valuation
UK: ˌvæljuˈeɪʃən | US: ˌvæljuˈeɪʃən
n. the act or process of determining the monetary value of something
n. an estimated or appraised worth of an asset, property, or company
n. the judgment or assessment of the worth, importance, or quality of something
valuation = valu<worth> + ation<noun suffix>
- valu (from Latin valere, meaning "to be strong, be worth")
- ation (a suffix forming nouns indicating an action or process, from Latin -atio)
Etymology Origin:
The word "valuation" traces back to the Latin valere, which conveyed strength and worth. Over time, valu evolved in Old French to denote value, and the suffix -ation was added in Middle English to form a noun describing the process of assessing worth. This reflects the logical progression from physical strength (Latin) to abstract economic or qualitative assessment (modern usage).
The valuation of the startup exceeded expectations.
A professional valuation is required before selling the antique.
The company’s valuation dropped after the scandal.
She questioned his valuation of her contributions.
The art valuation revealed the painting’s true market value.