Etymology

use value

Today it means: The ability of an object (not necessarily a commodity) to satisfy a human need; a utility. Full definition →

German Gebrauchswert
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  1. German · calque ofGebrauchswert
  2. English todayuse value

Calque of German Gebrauchswert.

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