valuation

noun

ˌval-yə-ˈwā-shən How to pronounce valuation (audio)
Definition of valuationnext
1
as in appraisal
the act of placing a value on the nature, character, or quality of something my valuation of your musical talent has nothing to do with our friendship

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2
as in value
the amount of money for which something will find a buyer the final auction bid was still less than the minimum valuation that we had specified as acceptable, so the painting was withdrawn

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3
as in importance
the relative usefulness or importance of something as judged by specific qualities the low valuation that society places on knowledge for the sake of knowledge

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Recent Examples of valuation According to the Corporate Finance Institute, valuation is based on a company's intrinsic worth, considering expected future cash flows and the fundamentals that support those cash flows, not simply historical financial results. — Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Fundamentals Arista trades at a premium valuation, but that premium is supported by exceptional margins and above-industry revenue growth. — Tony Zhang, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026 The purchase, from the former Disney CEO and the Thrive Capital founder, comes just 14 months after the Buss family — the team’s longtime owners — sold a controlling stake in the Lakers to billionaire Mark Walter at a $10 billion valuation. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026 The deal was for about 3% of the Cleveland Browns at a $9 billion valuation. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for valuation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valuation
  1. appraisal
  2. value
  3. assessment
  4. worth
  5. estimate
  6. price
  7. evaluation
  8. estimation
Noun
  • True Footage says its TrueTracts appraisal engine can land a valuation within 3% of a home’s eventual sale price — a claim drawn from KBB’s own early test markets and not yet independently verified.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • At that time, an appraisal for SFG estimated its value at just over $920 million, the complaint shows.
    — Kirk Ogunrinde, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
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  • His position on Saturday, and his performance, will offer clarity about who the Eagles value in their depth along the offensive line — and where.
    — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • She is alleged to have touted that the company had a potential future value of more than $4 billion.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026
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  • Today, most 16- and 17-year-olds who commit crimes are generally handled in juvenile court because policymakers recognize that adolescents differ from adults in judgment, impulse control, risk assessment, and susceptibility to peer influence.
    — Keith Wortz, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Auditors generally verified repayments by reinterviewing workers who had participated in earlier assessments.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of assessment
Noun
  • Reply and tag @BudweiserUSA with #LeadoffBud for a chance to win a season's worth of beer.
    — Jesús Cano, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The eye-popping gains of Nvidia, Micron, Alphabet and other AI stocks have helped inflate the net worths of millions of Americans by lifting the value of their retirement nest eggs, college savings plans and brokerage accounts.
    — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of worth
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  • According to estimates from Sanders’ office, a 5% annual distribution would be about $1,045 per person per year.
    — Sarah Polcz, Time, 12 Aug. 2026
  • This figure, higher than prevailing estimates, suggests more oil is reaching markets, explaining the surprisingly muted crude price spikes despite ongoing conflicts.
    — David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • Europeans also face the prospect of hikes to their energy bills this winter, as natural gas prices climb.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • In the world of corporate mergers and acquisitions, an out-of-town buyer looks to cut costs in order to help cover the share-price premium necessary to clinch the deal and those reductions typically come mainly at the expense of the seller.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of price
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  • In a statement, the city of Littleton said, after research and an evaluation with consultants, in some cases, shortening school zones increases driver awareness and improves overall safety for drivers and students.
    — Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Independent evaluation or validation may strengthen confidence in the process where appropriate, especially for higher-stakes submissions.
    — David Talby, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of evaluation
Noun
  • The wartime mood among European and American intellectuals was hopeless, or, rather, in her estimation, helpless.
    — David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
  • As a left-hand-hitting middle infielder, Bruin is a different player than his dad — and by Benny’s estimation, a better one.
    — Tim Britton, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
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