valuation

noun

val·​u·​a·​tion ˌval-yə-ˈwā-shən 

1

: the act or process of valuing

specifically : appraisal of property

2

: the estimated or determined market value of a thing

3

: judgment or appreciation of worth or character

valuational

ˌval-yə-ˈwā-sh(ə-)nəl 

adjective

valuationally adverb

Synonyms of valuation

• appraisal
• assessment
• estimate
• evaluation
• appraisement
• estimation

Examples of valuation in a Sentence

The total included a valuation of the company's assets.

The company was acquired at a high valuation.

Home valuations are at an all-time high.

Recent Examples on the Web

Swiss stocks show resilience By contrast, UBS said Swiss equities offer less exposure to energy disruptions at an attractive valuation point after falling more than 10% since the start of the conflict. —Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026

Representatives for the Cavaliers and Monarch declined to comment on the valuation in the recent investment. —Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 24 Mar. 2026

Secondary sales to reset valuations? —Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026

By then, the company’s majority shareholders – including Nicolas Seydoux, Sidonie Dumas (Gaumont’s CEO), Michel Seydoux and Pénélope Seydoux, as well as Ciné Par, Nicolas Seydoux’s holding — must set an offer price, have the valuation approved by an independent expert, and secure full financing. —Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Middle French, from valuer "to value entry 2" + -ation -ation

First Known Use

1529, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for valuation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

valuation

noun

val·​u·​a·​tion ˌval-yə-ˈwā-shən 

: the value placed on something

Legal Definition

valuation

noun

val·​u·​a·​tion ˌval-yu̇-ˈwā-shən 

1

: the act or process of valuing

actuarial valuation of the assets and liabilities of a state pension fund

specifically : appraisal of property

valuation of marital property is a factual finding that will not be upset unless clearly erroneous

—Jensen v. Jensen, 458 N.W.2d 391 (1990)

2

: the estimated or determined value (as market value) of a thing

the total assessed valuation of property in the district