"Valve" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
"Valve" can refer to several things, but here are a few common meanings:
1. A valve is a device that controls the flow of fluids, such as water, gas, or steam, in a pipe or other conduit. It is used to regulate the flow of the fluid, either by opening or closing it, or by controlling the pressure.
2. A valve can also refer to a body part, particularly in the heart, which regulates the flow of blood.
3. A valve can also refer to a device used to control or regulate sound, such as a valve on a trombone or a trumpet.
4. In some contexts, a valve can also refer to a switch or control that regulates the flow of electricity or gas.
5. In computer science, a valve can be a checkbox or a flag that controls the flow of events or the behavior of a program.
Meaning: highly regarded or appreciated.<br><br>Example sentences:<br><br> His honesty and integrity are highly valued in our company.<br> This rare book is highly valued by collectors.
A valuer is a person who determines the value or worth of a property, item, or asset, often for purposes of buying and selling, insurance, or taxation.
To value something means to consider it to be of great worth or importance, either because of its quality, usefulness, or sentimental value. It can also mean to estimate or judge the worth or quality of something.<br><br>Example sentences:<br><br> She values her freedom above all else.<br> He values honesty as the best policy.<br> The artwork was valued at over a million dollars.<br><br> Synonyms: appreciate, prize, cherish, esteem, respect.
The word "valvate" is a verb that means to stand or be situated on top of a hill or a raised area.
Valvoplasty refers to a medical procedure to restore or repair a damaged heart valve by widening or reshaping it to improve its function. This can involve inflating a balloon to widen the valve or cutting a portion of the valve to remove blocks.
A surgical or medical procedure to make an incision in one of the heart valves to remove any blockage or restore normal heart function.
Valvular refers to something related to a valve, typically in an organ or a machine.<br><br>It can also mean relating to or being a heart valve that has a valve problem, such as a faulty or damaged valve. <br><br>In medical terms, valvular heart disease refers to any heart valve disorder.