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as in appraisal
the act of placing a value on the nature, character, or quality of something
my valuation of your musical talent has nothing to do with our friendship
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as in value
the amount of money for which something will find a buyer
the final auction bid was still less than the minimum valuation that we had specified as acceptable, so the painting was withdrawn
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as in importance
the relative usefulness or importance of something as judged by specific qualities
the low valuation that society places on knowledge for the sake of knowledge
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Recent Examples of valuation
All of this coalesces into a higher and higher valuation for the WNBA, a frisson of power and influence and athleticism.
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Yohana Desta, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026
But whether SpaceX can ever deliver the profits necessary to justify its outsized valuation is questionable, meaning the value of the stakes could fall precipitously and harm retirees.
—Paresh Dave, Wired News, 6 May 2026
However, rising valuations and interest threaten that affordability.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Adding a $46 fee to file an appeal doesn’t fix a valuation that was done poorly in the first place.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
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Yohana Desta, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026
But whether SpaceX can ever deliver the profits necessary to justify its outsized valuation is questionable, meaning the value of the stakes could fall precipitously and harm retirees.
—Paresh Dave, Wired News, 6 May 2026
However, rising valuations and interest threaten that affordability.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Adding a $46 fee to file an appeal doesn’t fix a valuation that was done poorly in the first place.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valuation
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At the time, commissioners cited concerns tied to the county’s controversial $42 million purchase of an office building, including allegations that an appraisal valuing the building significantly lower than the purchase price was not properly disclosed during the financing approval process.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
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But donations in kind trigger special rules, including about appraisals.—
Robert W. Wood,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The question turned into an accidental personality test, exposing some of each artist’s values.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Ryan Rollins was one of the only bright spots from Milwaukee’s season, providing great value as a playmaker and shooter who competes defensively and has a nose for the ball.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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When a team drafted some linebacker from Appalachian State in the fifth round, Kiper could offer a torrent of assessment.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The study’s scope includes an optional component — triggered only if the initial assessment warrants it — that would produce a conceptual design and site plan for a potential eastern substation, including cost estimates.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
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Social Security benefits that are deposited electronically into a bank account, for example, receive automatic protection for up to two months' worth of benefits from most private creditors.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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The rapid rise of AI, while technologically dazzling, has prompted widespread anxieties on multiple fronts, including job security, human worth and potential misuse by malevolent actors looking to commit fraud, spread disinformation or foment hate.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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However, Bundibugyo has a lower death rate in recent outbreaks, at around 32% in a 2007 Uganda outbreak, and at about 34% in Congo's 2012 outbreak, according to CDC estimates.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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The estimate assumes the emission of one ton of carbon dioxide for every 28 grams of gold mined.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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Multiple studies in 2024–26 have ranked San Jose as the least affordable housing market in the United States, based on comparisons of home prices to local incomes.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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On Thursday, a tipster sent us a copy of a similar bulletin drafted by Nissan in anticipation of a similar supply crunch—and an accompanying price hike for service departments.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
15 May 2026
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The optics—underclad, mostly Black young men having their hands and limbs measured to the eighth of an inch, then paraded for physical evaluation—have reliably drawn comparisons to slave markets.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Patients with significant hearing loss may still need hearing evaluations, custom fittings, and adjustments from licensed providers.—
Matthew Kayser,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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There were obscure picks, in his frank estimation, that were actually brilliant heists, and college stars whose selections were actually costly blunders.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The two tax measures could generate more than $1 billion the first year of implementation, according to the governor’s estimation.—
Trân Nguyễn,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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“Valuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valuation. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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