market value

noun

: the price at which something can be sold : the price that buyers are willing to pay for something
determining the car's market value
The house sold below market value.

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Club value and market value are very different things. Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025 The Wedbush tech analyst argues the stock should be worth double its current $1 trillion market value, and currently recommends it as a buy with a $500 price target. Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 23 June 2025 The family-run winery had never formally assessed its market value, but Salvo said engaging with Ste. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 June 2025 Apple shares have lost nearly one-fourth of their value since their December 26, 2024 record high, wiping out approximately $900 billion of market value. Jonathan Stempel, USA Today, 21 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for market value

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“Market value.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/market%20value. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

market value

noun
: a price at which both buyers and sellers are willing to do business

Legal Definition

market value

noun
1
: the price at which a buyer is ready and willing to buy and a seller is ready and willing to sell
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