valuation

[val-yoo-ey-shuhn]

noun

1. the act of estimating or setting the value of something; appraisal.

2. an estimated value or worth.

3. the awareness or acknowledgment of the quality, nature, excellence, or the like of something.

   public valuation of the importance of education.

valuation

/ ˌvæljʊˈeɪʃən /

noun

1. the act of valuing, esp a formal assessment of the worth of property, jewellery, etc

2. the price arrived at by the process of valuing

   the valuation of this property is considerable

   I set a high valuation on technical ability

Other Word Forms

• valuational adjective
• valuationally adverb
• prevaluation noun
• self-valuation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of valuation¹

1520–30; value + -ation; compare Middle French valuation

Example Sentences

With equity valuations hovering near historic highs, some money managers said the market was primed for a pullback.

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Among the reasons for the improved growth prospects, Gourinchas noted the recent AI investment surge, which has pushed up market valuations of US companies like Nvidia.

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Trade tensions, worry over tech valuations, and political risks are back.

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Altria’s valuation has room to rise as the market becomes more comfortable with its potential for long-term growth.

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At the moment, it’s unclear which model will ultimately dominate, but the high valuations of U.S.

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Related Words

• assessment 
• cost 
• estimate