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.

Examples of market value in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The market value calculations use closing prices as of April 25, 2025 and include all common shares outstanding. —Sergei Klebnikov, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025

Rather than trying to match that film’s tender glances at the roads not traveled, Song has opted instead for a penetrating side eye at those who find market value in matters of the heart. —David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025

The public feud shaved $34 billion from Musk’s personal net worth in a single day, while Tesla lost $153 billion of market value on Thursday. —Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 7 June 2025

The University will obtain two independent appraisals to help guide setting a market value for the property. —Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 6 June 2025

Rhymes for market value

• eigenvalue
• undervalue

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

2

: market price sense 1