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valorization

American  
[val-uh-rahy-zey-shuhn] / ˌvæl ə raɪˈzeɪ ʃən /
especially British, valorisation

noun

  1. the act or process of giving, assigning, or enhancing value.

    These new products may help enable the use, exploitation, and valorization of a wealth of ocean resources.

    The author calls out our society's valorization of the four-year college degree to the exclusion of other career paths.

  2. the act or process of maintaining the price of something, usually through government action.

    Price valorization measures shall be applied only under specific circumstances.


Etymology

Origin of valorization

valor ( def. ) + -ization ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Sotillo said “the valorization of César Chávez in our department has been a point of contention since before I even arrived.”

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 23, 2026

With a view to the future industrialization of CO2 valorization, this study demonstrates that waste CO2 can be directly used as a chemical resource.

From Science Daily Nov. 13, 2023

“Even though the motive was to reject a scientific consensus, there was still a valorization of expertise,” Gordin said.

From Washington Post Feb. 11, 2022

Well-being and spiritual movements are questioning the valorization of material wealth as the epitome of human development and are reclaiming values of empathy, cooperation and love from their monopolization by organized religion.

From Salon May 16, 2021

The Story of Valorization The valorization, or equalization, of coffee originated in Brazil.

From All About Coffee by Ukers, William H. (William Harrison)

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