valuation
n. C / Un. an expert's judgment of how much something is worth, especially in money. You usually get one when you want to sell a house or a business.
n. the estimation of the market value or worth of an asset, company, or property. Often involves a formal assessment by a professional appraiser or financial analyst.
The bank needs a professional valuation of the house.
After the latest round of funding, the startup reached a valuation of over one billion dollars.
Determining an accurate valuation for a private company requires a deep analysis of its cash flow, intellectual property, and current market volatility.
From Middle French valuation, noun of action from valuer, from Old French valoir.
Countable when referring to a specific estimate; uncountable when referring to the general process of appraisal.