revaluation
|re-val-u-a-tion|
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/ˌriːˌvæljʊˈeɪʃən/
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/ˌriːˌvæljuˈeɪʃən/
assessing value again
Etymology
Etymology Information
'revaluation' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'valuation' from Latin 'valere' meaning 'to be strong or of value'.
Historical Evolution
'valuation' transformed from the Latin word 'valere' and eventually became the modern English word 'valuation'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to assess value again', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of assessing or evaluating something again, often with a change in value or worth.
The company underwent a revaluation of its assets.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45