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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Although earnings growth has been remarkable, valuation multiples present a more conservative picture: the trailing P/E ratio rose to 11x in 2024 but has since decreased to 8x, despite improved fundamentals—reflecting investor concerns regarding sustainability and external risks.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Two months later, SoftBank led a $40 billion investment in OpenAI at a $300 billion valuation.
—Kate Rooney,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 29 May 2025
Kim Kardashian’s Skims, for example, now has a $4 billion valuation.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
The good news: The Legacy might also be close to hiring a new coach.
Making cents: Ever wonder what goes into club valuations?
—Emily Olsen, New York Times, 28 May 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Two months later, SoftBank led a $40 billion investment in OpenAI at a $300 billion valuation.
—Kate Rooney,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 29 May 2025
Kim Kardashian’s Skims, for example, now has a $4 billion valuation.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
The good news: The Legacy might also be close to hiring a new coach.
Making cents: Ever wonder what goes into club valuations?
—Emily Olsen, New York Times, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for valuation
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“Valuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/valuation. Accessed 4 Jun. 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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