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as in appraisals
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 values
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final auction bid was still less than the minimum valuation that we had specified as acceptable, so the painting was withdrawn
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Recent Examples of valuations
Limited liquidity and significant premiums over primary valuations.
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Joel Shulman, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, BlackRock prefers European credit over the United States for 2025, thanks to the former’s cheaper valuations.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Those valuations aren’t representative of a shift in the market of either artist, as ArtTactic’s report suggests.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 23 Dec. 2024
This potential wave of IPOs comes after a period of inflated valuations in 2021, a subsequent market correction, and investor skepticism that cast doubt on the long-term viability of many fintechs.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The ranking reflects 28 percent growth based on exits and startup valuations.
—Amy Guttman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Under the automakers’ current market valuations, the combination would be worth more than $50 billion.
—River Akira Davis, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
However, rising interest rates, profitability concerns, and a broader tech sector sell-off led to a steep decline in fintech valuations.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Retail investor surveys have never been so optimistic, stock market concentration is at levels last seen in 1929 (the top ten stocks account for 40% of the market) and valuations are stratospheric (a simple measure, the price to earnings ratio, has only been higher in 2020 and 2001).
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Joel Shulman, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, BlackRock prefers European credit over the United States for 2025, thanks to the former’s cheaper valuations.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Those valuations aren’t representative of a shift in the market of either artist, as ArtTactic’s report suggests.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 23 Dec. 2024
This potential wave of IPOs comes after a period of inflated valuations in 2021, a subsequent market correction, and investor skepticism that cast doubt on the long-term viability of many fintechs.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The ranking reflects 28 percent growth based on exits and startup valuations.
—Amy Guttman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Under the automakers’ current market valuations, the combination would be worth more than $50 billion.
—River Akira Davis, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
However, rising interest rates, profitability concerns, and a broader tech sector sell-off led to a steep decline in fintech valuations.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Retail investor surveys have never been so optimistic, stock market concentration is at levels last seen in 1929 (the top ten stocks account for 40% of the market) and valuations are stratospheric (a simple measure, the price to earnings ratio, has only been higher in 2020 and 2001).
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valuations
Noun
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In such cases providers may decide to continue services while assessments and waivers are set up or the county may be asked to cover the cost during a gap in service.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
22 Mar. 2025
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Increase in assessments for services From 2017 to 2023, the county saw a 49% increase in the number of reassessments and a 29% increase in initial assessments needed by residents for such services, with the department completing more than 17,300 initial assessments and reassessments in 2023.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
22 Mar. 2025
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Pre-draft evaluations of Forsythe were all over the place.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Medical evaluations later revealed a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), a torn meniscus and small fractures in the knee.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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The estimations are based on population growth trends that the bureau reported for the period between July 1, 2022, and July 1, 2024.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
12 Jan. 2025
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Most estimations have Isak between the €60 million ($62 million) and €90 million ($93 million) bracket, while Newcastle—likely as a deterrent to buyers—sees the Swede’s price converting to approximately €170 million ($185 million), The Telegraph understands.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Valuations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valuations. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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