"value-add" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: value-adds [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} value-add (plural value-adds)
  1. (business, management) Something that adds value; a benefit or enhancement. Related terms: added value, surplus value, value added, value added tax, VAT, value chain
    Sense id: en-value-add-en-noun-xQhcszjh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Business, Management Topics: business, management

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Alternative forms

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