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base value

[/beɪs ˈvæljuː/]
nounpl: base values
valor base
1. The fundamental or starting value used as a reference point for calculations, comparisons, or further adjustments
The base value of the property was established before any renovations were made.
O valor base do imóvel foi estabelecido antes de qualquer renovação.
2. In mathematics and computing, the reference value from which other values are derived or calculated
The algorithm uses a base value of 100 to calculate percentage changes.
O algoritmo usa um valor base de 100 para calcular mudanças percentuais.
3. In commerce and taxation, the initial or original value before taxes, fees, or discounts are applied
The sales tax is calculated on the base value of the merchandise.
O imposto sobre vendas é calculado sobre o valor base da mercadoria.
Synonyms
base amountinitial valuereference valueprincipal value
Antonyms
final valueadjusted valuenet value

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
valor base
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
valor base
Standard business and technical terminology
Portugal
valor base
Standard usage in Portuguese business and mathematics contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

base value calculation
starting from the base value
establish a base value
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