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valuation

n. C / U
C1 Advanced US //væɫjuˈeɪʃən// UK //vˌæljuːˈeɪʃən// val·u·a·tion

n. 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.


SIMPLE

The bank needs a professional valuation of the house.

CONTEXTUAL

After the latest round of funding, the startup reached a valuation of over one billion dollars.

COMPLEX

Determining an accurate valuation for a private company requires a deep analysis of its cash flow, intellectual property, and current market volatility.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle French valuation, noun of action from valuer, from Old French valoir.

Usage

Countable when referring to a specific estimate; uncountable when referring to the general process of appraisal.

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