English to English Dictionary

Valedictorian

The student who has the highest academic rank in a graduating class and traditionally delivers the farewell speech at the graduation ceremony.

Valedictory

Serving as a farewell; expressing parting salutations or departing remarks.

Valence

The combining power of an element, especially as measured by the number of hydrogen atoms it can displace or combine with.

Valency

The combining power of an element, especially as measured by the number of hydrogen atoms it can displace or combine with.

Valiant

Possessing or showing courage or determination.

Validity

The quality of being logically or factually sound; soundness or cogency.

Value-Chain-Analysis

A strategic analysis tool used to identify the activities within an organization that create value and competitive advantage.

Value-Chain-Management

A systematic approach to managing the sequence of activities that create value for a company, from production to delivery.

Valued Policy

An insurance policy that pays a specified amount in the event of a loss, regardless of the actual cash value of the insured item.

Vampirism

The practice or belief in the existence of vampires, often characterized by the consumption of blood.

Vanguard

The foremost part of an advancing army or the leading position in a movement or field.

Vanity Fair

A place or event characterized by ostentation and superficiality.