valuation
noun
val·u·a·tion
ˌval-yə-ˈwā-shən 
1
: the act or process of valuing
specifically
: appraisal of property
2
: the estimated or determined market value of a thing
3
: judgment or appreciation of worth or character
valuational
adjective
ˌval-yə-ˈwā-sh(ə-)nəl
valuationally
adverb
Examples of valuation in a Sentence
The total included a valuation of the company's assets.
The company was acquired at a high valuation.
Home valuations are at an all-time high.
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With valuations in many international markets closer to historical averages, advisors should explore the potential benefits of global exposure.
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Gene Goldman, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
His company, MrBeast Industries, is now seeking to raise several hundred million dollars in funding at a staggering valuation of $5 billion, per a Bloomberg report.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 Mar. 2025
The ruling bookends a years-long Silicon Valley drama over the blood testing startup that took the industry by storm with Holmes’ appeal and $9 billion Theranos valuation.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
The Canucks, however, are leery about such a valuation to this point.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 5 Mar. 2025
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Gene Goldman, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
His company, MrBeast Industries, is now seeking to raise several hundred million dollars in funding at a staggering valuation of $5 billion, per a Bloomberg report.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 Mar. 2025
The ruling bookends a years-long Silicon Valley drama over the blood testing startup that took the industry by storm with Holmes’ appeal and $9 billion Theranos valuation.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
The Canucks, however, are leery about such a valuation to this point.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Valuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/valuation. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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valuation
noun
val·u·a·tion
ˌval-yə-ˈwā-shən
: the value placed on something
Legal Definition
valuation
noun
val·u·a·tion
ˌval-yu̇-ˈwā-shən
1
: the act or process of valuing
actuarial valuation of the assets and liabilities of a state pension fund
specifically
: appraisal of property
valuation of marital property is a factual finding that will not be upset unless clearly erroneous —Jensen v. Jensen, 458 N.W.2d 391 (1990)
Jensen v. Jensen, 458 N.W.2d 391 (1990) 2
: the estimated or determined value (as market value) of a thing
the total assessed valuation of property in the district
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