valuing

verb

Definition of valuingnext
present participle of value
1
as in treasuring
to hold dear a nation that values individualism and self-reliance

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2
as in estimating
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding values his stocks at $150,000 or thereabouts

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valuing
  1. estimating
  2. appreciating
  3. assessing
  4. enjoying
  5. evaluating
  6. respecting
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  • Here are some general rules for estimating the elasticities of both supply and demand.
    Bill Conerly, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Specifically, the Biden administration directed federal agencies to prioritize the restoration of these species and other native fish populations, estimating that these efforts would bring more than $1 billion in new federal investments to the region.
    Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of estimating
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  • First, the asking price, a vast sum even in the voracious world of high-stakes wine collecting, kept rising—first $8 million, then $10 million, now likely more—the longer the collection sat and the more the wines inside kept appreciating.
    Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Maria taught me how to reignite holiday joy by appreciating the old-fashioned loving labor involved in keeping traditions alive.
    Juliet Grames, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of appreciating
Verb
  • The university is open to assessing ideas for alternative uses for the space if an opportunity arose and the county supported it.
    Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Plant seeds, for example, don’t only need soil, sun and water, but also have cells that are assessing the outside world and decide when the time is right for the new plant to begin emerging.
    Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of assessing
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  • This thrilling toy gets kids off the couch, away from screens and enjoying the benefits of outdoor play.
    The View, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The video category was won by Kevin Lohman for his footage of a red fox enjoying zoomies on the grass one frosty morning.
    Jack Guy, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of enjoying
Verb
  • Future Proof Your Tech Stack Scalability and performance are critical when evaluating a custody solution.
    Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • For now, the Beam Private Barrel Club will be limited to Knob Creek bourbon and rye, but the distillery is evaluating other brands for the future.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of evaluating
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  • In regards to the renovation, Bacon and Bergin were fully aligned on respecting the integrity of the home by maintaining as much of the existing design footprint as possible.
    Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Inclusion is respecting everyone’s voice and creating a culture where people from all backgrounds feel encouraged to express ideas and perspectives.
    Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of respecting
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