market value

noun

: the price at which something can be sold : the price that buyers are willing to pay for something
determining the car's market value
The house sold below market value.

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From navigating the maze of global regulations to avoiding reputation-crushing controversies that can vaporize millions in market value overnight, the stakes have never been higher. David Benigson, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 That marks the evaporation of some $540 billion in market value. Felix Salmon, Axios, 4 Mar. 2025 Small-caps — which Fidelity defines as companies with market values between $300 million and $2 billion — typically have fewer financial resources, limited access to capital, and often rely heavily on debt. Paulina Likos, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2025 Tesla’s market value dropped below $1 trillion for the first time since November 2024. Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for market value

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“Market value.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/market%20value. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

market value

noun
: a price at which both buyers and sellers are willing to do business

Legal Definition

market value

noun
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: the price at which a buyer is ready and willing to buy and a seller is ready and willing to sell
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