The base point value for an element under the International Judging System that specifies the point value of an element when it is executed in accordance with the rules and meets minimum standards for acceptable execution (a Grade of Execution of 0). Abbreviated BV. The Base Values are tabulated in a table of values known as the Scale of Values for all elements that may earn points under the International Judging system. The points earned for an element is the sum of its Base Value points and the panel's Grade of Execution points for the element. See Grade of Execution for additional details.