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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final auction bid was still less than the minimum valuation that we had specified as acceptable, so the painting was withdrawn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
Elon update…Elon Musk’s valuations are looking up, and in some cases are sky-high.
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Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
Its valuation has reportedly increased by $140 billion — more than the total value of Lockheed Martin — just since June.
—Felix Salmon, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
Interest in women’s sports has exploded recently with record TV ratings, attendance, revenue, sponsorships and franchise valuations across multiple sports properties.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 4 Dec. 2024
But such a valuation would mark a roughly $100 billion jump from a potential valuation reported last month.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 3 Dec. 2024
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Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
Its valuation has reportedly increased by $140 billion — more than the total value of Lockheed Martin — just since June.
—Felix Salmon, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
Interest in women’s sports has exploded recently with record TV ratings, attendance, revenue, sponsorships and franchise valuations across multiple sports properties.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 4 Dec. 2024
But such a valuation would mark a roughly $100 billion jump from a potential valuation reported last month.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valuation
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Cynical appraisals of Prosecco’s ability to embody its terroir may highlight the masking effects of bubbles and high sugar levels, but this is unhelpfully reductive.Paul Caputo, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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The Bears have countered with appraisals ranging from $60 million to $71 million and categorizing the property as vacant residential land, which gets taxed at 10% of market value.Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024
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Thanks to all who have shared their perspectives, especially those who have been considerate of others' values and beliefs.Eric Larsen, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Dec. 2024
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By providing a straightforward transparency and consumer alignment business model, LIR is a bold advocate for consumer empowerment and bespoke value.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, implementing clear protocols for identifying, documenting and escalating risks—such as detailed risk assessment frameworks and streamlined reporting channels—ensures no critical details are overlooked.Anushree Jain, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Use the energy assessment on smart meters or hire a professional for an energy assessment.Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 12 Dec. 2024
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The median homeowner in America has a net worth of $400,000 as of 2022, the most recent data available, while the median renter’s net worth is just $10,400, according to the report.Samantha Delouya, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Polo therefore comes at a time when Hollywood is still waiting for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to prove their worth as TV producers outside their own royal story.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Bonderman, who Forbes estimates was worth $7.4 billion at his death, began his career as a lawyer, and was the founding owner of the Seattle Kraken NHL team.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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October’s monthly and annual rates were both revised higher from their initial estimates.Alicia Wallace, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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And given its volatility, any government purchases or sales could have an outsized impact on bitcoin's price.Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Lisa Pauline Mattackal, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Eligibility depends on factors like household income, and the car's price and supply chain.Camila Domonoske, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
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Consumers increasingly look to peers for genuine product evaluations, with 99.9% of consumers reading reviews before making an online purchase.Jessica Hawthorne-Castro, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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According to court documents, Dali was ordered to reside in Philadelphia under GPS monitoring, undergo a mental health evaluation and surrender any travel documents.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The majority of young voters cast their vote for Kamala Harris this election cycle, but her support eroded significantly from 2020, underperforming Biden by 11 points in one exit poll’s estimation.Brian Barrett, WIRED, 6 Nov. 2024
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Polls have always been a murky business, but after underestimating Trump’s strength in 2016, many poll strategists changed their methodology in an attempt to ensure accurate estimations.Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Valuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valuation. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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