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valuation
This term describes the formal process of determining worth, often carrying a connotation of professional authority or technical precision. In financial contexts, it implies a rigorous calculation based on market data, assets, and liabilities to reach a specific monetary figure.
Beyond finance, the word extends to the subjective assignment of importance or merit. This usage shifts the focus from currency to social, moral, or aesthetic standards, where the value is perceived rather than calculated.
Meanings
The process of estimating the monetary worth of an asset, business, or property.
The company underwent a professional valuation before the merger.
Examples
The bank required a professional valuation of the property before approving the loan.
The startup's current valuation is based on its projected annual growth.
The social valuation of education differs significantly between the two cultures.