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It means that in a number such as "123", each digit has a different value, due to its position. The 1 actually means 1 x 100, the 2 means 2 times 10, and the 3 means 3 x 1. The powers of 10 I listed (100, 10, and 1) are the "place value".

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Q: What is the defention of the word place value?
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