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Mathematics · Grades 1–2

Place Value

noun

The value of a digit based on its position in a number.

Example Sentences

"In 352, the place value of the 3 is 300 (hundreds)."

"Understanding place value is essential for adding large numbers."

Synonyms & Related Terms

digit valueposition value

Quick Check

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Study Tips

To remember place value, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about mathematics.

Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.