valuation
Say it: val-yoo-AY-shun /ˌvæljuˈeɪʃən/ · noun
What “valuation” means
An estimate of how much something is worth.
More precisely: An estimate of what something, especially a company, is worth.
Example: “The startup raised money at a valuation of ten million dollars.”
When to use it
In business, investing or property discussions, when estimating what a company, building or other asset is worth.
Similar words
appraisal, assessment, estimate
Quick check
Before selling her café, Anna asks an expert to estimate what the whole business is worth. She needs…
a valuation or a forecast?
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a valuation
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