C1nounmoneybusiness
US/ˌvæl.juˈeɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌvæl.juˈeɪ.ʃən/
a professional estimate of how much something, such as a company or property, is worth
In context
The bank asked for a valuation of the house before approving the loan.
The start-up reached a valuation of two billion dollars after its latest funding round.
A professional valuation of the antique clock showed it was worth far more than expected.
Words that go with valuation
noun + noun
- company valuationThe company valuation doubled within a year.
- property valuationA property valuation is needed to sell the building.
- market valuationThe firm's market valuation exceeds ten billion dollars.
adjective + noun
- independent valuationThe bank ordered an independent valuation before it approved the mortgage.
- high valuationInvestors worried that the high valuation was unrealistic.
noun + preposition
- valuation of the companyThe valuation of the company depends on future profits.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
make a valuation of the studentCorrect: make an evaluation of the student