Cases of word usage

1) a mixture of metals, especially a metal of low value mixed with a metal of higher value (alloy)

2) to value (a person, thing) highly (appreciate)

3) to decide or fix e.g. a tax or a fine, or the value of property etc (at an amount) (assess)

4) anything owned by a person, business etc that has money value and that may be sold to pay debts (asset)

5) to cause (a person, achievement etc) to seem unimportant or of small value (belittle)

6) old china, ornaments etc of little value (bric a brac)

7) a 100th part of a dollar and some other metric units of currency; metal coin of this value (cent)

8) of the highest quality; having a recognized high value or position (classic)

9) the total value of everything except one variable (coefficient)

10) harm or break that causes loss of value (damage)