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
valuationally adverb
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
As a share of the total valuation, The Musk Magic Premium has reached its all-time summit at almost 98%. —
Shawn Tully, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026 In the context of modern entrepreneurship, where outcomes are often measured in exits and valuations, the sentiment stands out. —Nia Bowers, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026 That, along with today's better-than-expected segment profitability results, bodes well for the valuation of the pure-play aerospace company. —CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026 Meanwhile, tech stocks are back in favor after sliding earlier this year over nerves about expensive valuations and AI disrupting the software industry. —John Towfighi, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for valuation
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Shawn Tully, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026 In the context of modern entrepreneurship, where outcomes are often measured in exits and valuations, the sentiment stands out. —Nia Bowers, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026 That, along with today's better-than-expected segment profitability results, bodes well for the valuation of the pure-play aerospace company. —CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026 Meanwhile, tech stocks are back in favor after sliding earlier this year over nerves about expensive valuations and AI disrupting the software industry. —John Towfighi, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for valuation
Cite this Entry
“Valuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/valuation. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationKids 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)
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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
