face value

Phonetic Respelling: [ feys-val-yoo for 1; feys-val-yoo for 2 ]

Definition:

n. 1 the value printed on the face of a stock or bond or other financial instrument; unrelated to market value; 2 the apparent worth as opposed to the real worth

Sentence:

You have to take his opinion at face value.

More example sentences:

You have to take his opinion at face value.

Hear it

Synonyms:

par value; nominal value; apparent worth

Antonyms:

real worth