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as in appraisals
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 values
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final auction bid was still less than the minimum valuation that we had specified as acceptable, so the painting was withdrawn
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Recent Examples of valuations
Limited liquidity and significant premiums over primary valuations.
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Joel Shulman, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, BlackRock prefers European credit over the United States for 2025, thanks to the former’s cheaper valuations.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Those valuations aren’t representative of a shift in the market of either artist, as ArtTactic’s report suggests.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 23 Dec. 2024
This potential wave of IPOs comes after a period of inflated valuations in 2021, a subsequent market correction, and investor skepticism that cast doubt on the long-term viability of many fintechs.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The ranking reflects 28 percent growth based on exits and startup valuations.
—Amy Guttman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Under the automakers’ current market valuations, the combination would be worth more than $50 billion.
—River Akira Davis, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
However, rising interest rates, profitability concerns, and a broader tech sector sell-off led to a steep decline in fintech valuations.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Retail investor surveys have never been so optimistic, stock market concentration is at levels last seen in 1929 (the top ten stocks account for 40% of the market) and valuations are stratospheric (a simple measure, the price to earnings ratio, has only been higher in 2020 and 2001).
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Joel Shulman, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, BlackRock prefers European credit over the United States for 2025, thanks to the former’s cheaper valuations.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Those valuations aren’t representative of a shift in the market of either artist, as ArtTactic’s report suggests.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 23 Dec. 2024
This potential wave of IPOs comes after a period of inflated valuations in 2021, a subsequent market correction, and investor skepticism that cast doubt on the long-term viability of many fintechs.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The ranking reflects 28 percent growth based on exits and startup valuations.
—Amy Guttman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Under the automakers’ current market valuations, the combination would be worth more than $50 billion.
—River Akira Davis, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
However, rising interest rates, profitability concerns, and a broader tech sector sell-off led to a steep decline in fintech valuations.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Retail investor surveys have never been so optimistic, stock market concentration is at levels last seen in 1929 (the top ten stocks account for 40% of the market) and valuations are stratospheric (a simple measure, the price to earnings ratio, has only been higher in 2020 and 2001).
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valuations
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More attention to be applied to Zero Trust risk management strategies, from vulnerability assessments and securing code from production throughout the life cycle.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Techniques like penetration testing and ongoing vulnerability assessments are critical in maintaining device security.—
Christian Espinosa,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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In a September 2022 letter to Borowski, the state health department said the number of people ordered for competency evaluations more than once had increased fivefold from 2016 to 2022, from 111 people to 587.—
Eva Wen,
Journal Sentinel,
23 Dec. 2024
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These tests included rigorous evaluations in varying atmospheric and geographic conditions, proving that MagNav can provide accurate and real-time data for pilots in realistic settings.—
Jack Hidary,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Injury report The Packers didn’t hold a formal practice on Wednesday, so their injury report ahead of Sunday’s visit to the Vikings included only estimations.—
Matt Schneidman,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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The Dolphins, in estimations of practice participation while not going through drills, reported that linebacker Anthony Walker and safety Jordan Poyer would have missed a Wednesday practice.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Dec. 2024
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“Valuations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valuations. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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