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as in appraisal
the act of placing a value on the nature, character, or quality of something
my valuation of your musical talent has nothing to do with our friendship
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as in value
the amount of money for which something will find a buyer
the final auction bid was still less than the minimum valuation that we had specified as acceptable, so the painting was withdrawn
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as in importance
the relative usefulness or importance of something as judged by specific qualities
the low valuation that society places on knowledge for the sake of knowledge
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Recent Examples of valuation
The company’s fiscal fourth-quarter net losses expanded to $645 million, including a $545 million non-cash tax valuation allowance taken against deferred tax assets, $119 million of which was related to Versace.
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Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
Since then, industry experts say that inflated valuation expectations have contributed to a slowdown in significant deals.
—Nateisha Scott, Vogue, 28 May 2025
Probably informed by his campaign aides who looked it up and right before the end of our conversation, Mamdani offered the correct response of 10% of the five-year average of the full valuation of city real estate, (the Constitution specifies 2½%, so just multiply by five).
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
While no energy stock is immune to weaker commodity prices, Sorbara thinks that his top picks are best positioned on a relative valuation basis due to their attractive assets with low breakeven levels, strong free cash flow and the potential for superior capital returns.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 18 May 2025
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Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
Since then, industry experts say that inflated valuation expectations have contributed to a slowdown in significant deals.
—Nateisha Scott, Vogue, 28 May 2025
Probably informed by his campaign aides who looked it up and right before the end of our conversation, Mamdani offered the correct response of 10% of the five-year average of the full valuation of city real estate, (the Constitution specifies 2½%, so just multiply by five).
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
While no energy stock is immune to weaker commodity prices, Sorbara thinks that his top picks are best positioned on a relative valuation basis due to their attractive assets with low breakeven levels, strong free cash flow and the potential for superior capital returns.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valuation
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However, while consumers were more positive about current business conditions than last month, their appraisal of current job availability weakened for the fifth consecutive month.—
Dan Gooding
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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Centered on the author’s experience with an élite team of firefighters, this analysis of California’s wildfires entwines an account of the state’s 2021 fire season with an appraisal of its record of fire suppression.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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From Tesla's Cybertruck, Toyota's Tacoma, Honda's CR-V to Ford's F-150, experts weigh in on how a vehicle's value changes over time.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Moreover, Mercury and Jupiter will enter Cancer, bringing an influx of emotional energy to your second house of stability, finances and values, which also shifts your focus in the process.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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In that assessment, the ODNI highlighted smuggling and drug cartels – and the fentanyl crisis in particular – as perhaps the top threat to U.S. security.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Take back control of your brain with a proper assessment and plan.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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So if all four were released during the same hour, 350 Colorado counted that as four hours’ worth of permit violations.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
7 June 2025
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This week, the cut reaches a major milestone, hitting 520 frames on the Rock Digital Song Sales chart — a full decade's worth of charting.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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According to current consensus estimates, analysts anticipate earnings of $0.06 per share on revenues of $351 million.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The industry generated $5.5 billion last year alone in sales revenue, $2.1 billion in wages and $267 million in tax revenue, according to estimates from Whitney Economics, a data firm that produces reports for the broader cannabis industry.—
Ashley Killough,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025
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That would pretty clearly imply a price below current Tesla models.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Clark’s absence lowered prices for Saturday’s game, but fans were eager for the matchup.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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The swimmer, later identified as Sean Barton, a visitor from New Mexico, received initial treatment at the scene before being transported to a nearby hospital for further evaluation.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2025
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After the plane landed safely, Priester was removed by Connecticut State Police and taken by ambulance to a local hospital for evaluation before he was arrested and charged.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2025
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Then, there are the changes in inputs and materials, which represent the biggest opportunity for slashing eco-impacts in FIF’s estimation, given that a single pair of shoes can contain 60 components.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
4 June 2025
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The latter estimation is from Ross Perlin, the co-director of the Endangered Language Alliance, an organization that has documented the presence of seven hundred and fifty languages in the New York area alone.—
Graciela Mochkofsky,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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“Valuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valuation. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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