What is "valuing"

Value \Val"ue\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Valued; p. pr. & vb. n. Valuing.]

1. To estimate the value, or worth, of; to rate at a certain price; to appraise; to reckon with respect to number, power, importance, etc.

   The mind doth value every moment.
   --Bacon.

   The queen is valued thirty thousand strong.
   --Shak.

   The king must take it ill, That he's so slightly valued in his messenger.
   --Shak.

   Neither of them valued their promises according to rules of honor or integrity.
   --Clarendon.

2. To rate highly; to have in high esteem; to hold in respect and estimation; to appreciate; to prize; as, to value one for his works or his virtues.

   Which of the dukes he values most.
   --Shak.

3. To raise to estimation; to cause to have value, either real or apparent; to enhance in value. [Obs.]

   Some value themselves to their country by jealousies of the crown.
   --Sir W. Temple.

4. To be worth; to be equal to in value. [Obs.]

   The peace between the French and us not values The cost that did conclude it.
   --Shak.

   Syn: To compute; rate; appraise; esteem; respect; regard; estimate; prize; appreciate.

vb. (present participle of value English)