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added value UK US noun [U] (also value added)
► ECONOMICS an increase in the value of a resource, product, or service as the result of a particular process: »
They want as much of the added value as possible from their exploited natural resources to benefit their own economy.
»added-value products/services
► ECONOMICS something useful that someone can give to a company, especially something that helps the company make more money: »
The key to the job search is to offer added value and communicate clearly.
»added-value skills
Financial and business terms. 2012.