valuating

verb

present participle of valuate
as in valuing
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding the house is valuated at six million dollars, pending an official assessment

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valuating
  1. valuing
  2. estimating
  3. assessing
Verb
  • However, the architect eventually gives way to use and function first, despite valuing the aesthetics at hand (not to mention, his collaborations with local artisans).
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Both women recognized that fully realizing the aspirations and talents of women and girls also requires valuing the virtues and qualities that men and boys contribute, in the private and public spheres.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of valuing
Verb
  • Griffin acquired the painting in a private transaction through Christie’s in 2024, with art experts estimating its value at $200 million or more.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In facilities management, those opportunities can appear in estimating, routing, scheduling and repeat service issues.
    — Rob Almond, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of estimating
Verb
  • In response to the latest move by the White House, Canadian Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Canada is assessing the measures.
    — Fritz Farrow, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Concerns about the winter With Southern California still assessing the significant coastal damage from big waves and high tides in recent days, forecasters warned that more erosion was expected.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of assessing
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“Valuating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valuating. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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