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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final auction bid was still less than the minimum valuation that we had specified as acceptable, so the painting was withdrawn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
Weaker global markets, which have impacted tech stock valuations, and the turbulent performance of SpaceX’s recent massive IPO were among the top concerns cited by insiders who have made the case that patience is a virtue.
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John Kell,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
This framework is grounded in my research on billion-dollar entrepreneurs — founders who started ventures and remained in leadership until those ventures exceeded $1 billion in both sales and valuation.
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Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Bailey also said the Bank of England is monitoring asset valuations.
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Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
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John Kell,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
This framework is grounded in my research on billion-dollar entrepreneurs — founders who started ventures and remained in leadership until those ventures exceeded $1 billion in both sales and valuation.
—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Bailey also said the Bank of England is monitoring asset valuations.
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Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valuation
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The appraisal caught up with conditions that had been building for years.
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Waubonsee Community College sophomore Benjamin Swanson of Aurora has been named the nation’s top collision damage appraisal student after winning the gold medal at the recent 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Competition in Atlanta, Georgia, Waubonsee officials said.
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Household incomes average $376,741, and home values average $2 million.
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The Central African country is the world’s largest producer of cobalt and controls vast stores of copper, gold, and lithium; its mining sector is estimated to hold $24 trillion of mineral value.
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An initial no-obligation consultation to discuss your debt, explain your options, and get an assessment of how Larson Tax Relief can help.
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This starts with 300 life cycle assessment (LCA) datasets, all of which are fully disaggregated.
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The nonpartisan watchdog group Taxpayers for Common Sense has questioned both the huge amounts of money for the wall-building and whether taxpayers are getting their money's worth.
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Chesnot | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer.
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Water management plans must include estimates of water usage, discharge locations and plans to minimize water demand.
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Its fuel gauge indicator barely moved after a week of daily driving, so the EPA's MPG estimates appear to be spot-on for real-world driving.
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Buyers purchasing a new or used EV from a company with headquarters in California can claim the discount regardless of the vehicle price.
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Don’t be fooled by their jaw-dropping price; the flats boast a luxe look thanks to their low profile and—of course—glove silhouette.
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The report's authors said the case highlights the importance of seeking immediate medical evaluation after any direct contact with a bat, even if there is no visible bite or scratch.
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The 10-year-old is in the custody of the Missouri Children’s Division and was taken in for psychiatric evaluation, according to Missouri’s 22nd Circuit Court.
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According to an estimation from the governor’s office, about 40,000 low- to moderate-income Californians will receive down payment assistance through the measure, which was pulled from the ballot last minute in 2024.
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Newsom and the analysts sometimes differ in their estimations.
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“Valuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valuation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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