Valuation: meaning, definitions and examples

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valuation

 

[ ˌvæl.jʊˈeɪ.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

financial

The process of determining the current worth of an asset or company. Valuation can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow analysis, comparable company analysis, or precedent transactions.

Synonyms

appraisal, assessment, estimate.

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Word Description / Examples
valuation

Use this in financial or business contexts when determining the worth of an asset, company, or property.

  • The valuation of the company exceeded all expectations.
  • We need an expert for the property valuation.
appraisal

Commonly used in finance and real estate for a formal evaluation, often required for transactions or insurance.

  • The bank requires an official appraisal of the house.
  • Her performance appraisal was quite positive.
assessment

Better suited for educational, professional, or general contexts where an analysis or evaluation of value, knowledge, or skills is needed.

  • We need an assessment of his skills before assigning the project.
  • The environmental impact assessment is crucial for this project.
estimate

Informal evaluations, often involving approximations or rough calculations in various contexts like time, cost, or effort.

  • Can you give me an estimate of the repair costs?
  • His estimate of the timeline was way off.

Examples of usage

  • The valuation of the company was estimated at $1 million by the financial analysts.
  • The valuation of the real estate property was higher than expected due to the booming market.
Context #2 | Noun

general

The act of valuing or appreciating something, such as a person's qualities or worth. It can also refer to the perceived importance or significance of something.

Synonyms

appreciation, esteem, regard.

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Word Description / Examples
valuation

Used in financial and formal settings to determine the worth of something, often monetary, like property, business, or assets.

  • The company's valuation before the merger was $5 million
  • The valuation of the house was necessary before selling it
appreciation

Used to express gratitude or a rise in value. Contexts can be personal, like showing thanks, or financial, like appreciating assets.

  • I would like to express my appreciation for your help
  • The appreciation of the stock's value over the past year has been significant
esteem

Used to describe a high level of respect or admiration towards someone or something. It is often personal or professional.

  • She is held in high esteem by her colleagues
  • His self-esteem improved after he received the award
regard

Used to express respect or consideration, often in more formal contexts. Can also refer to thought or concern for something.

  • She has a high regard for her mentor
  • In regard to your question, we need to discuss it further

Examples of usage

  • Her valuation of honesty and integrity in relationships was unwavering.
  • The valuation of culture and heritage in society is crucial for preserving traditions.

Translations

Translations of the word "valuation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 avaliação

🇮🇳 मूल्यांकन

🇩🇪 Bewertung

🇮🇩 penilaian

🇺🇦 оцінка

🇵🇱 ocena

🇯🇵 評価 (ひょうか)

🇫🇷 évaluation

🇪🇸 evaluación

🇹🇷 değerlendirme

🇰🇷 평가 (pyeong-ga)

🇸🇦 تقييم (taqyeem)

🇨🇿 hodnocení

🇸🇰 hodnotenie

🇨🇳 评估 (pínggū)

🇸🇮 vrednotenje

🇮🇸 mat

🇰🇿 бағалау (bağalau)

🇬🇪 შეფასება (shefaseba)

🇦🇿 qiymətləndirmə

🇲🇽 evaluación

Etymology

The word 'valuation' originates from the Latin word 'valere' which means 'to be strong' or 'to be worth'. Over time, the term evolved to represent the act of determining the worth or significance of something, both in financial and general contexts. The concept of valuation has been essential in various fields such as finance, real estate, and personal relationships.

See also: devaluation, devalue, evaluable, invaluable, overvaluation, overvalue, overvalued, revaluation, undervaluation, undervalue, undervalued, unvaluable, unvalued, valuable, valuables, valuator, valued, valueless, values, valuing.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,324, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.