valuation
|val-u-a-tion|
B2
/ˌvæl.juˈeɪ.ʃən/
estimating worth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'valuation' originates from the Latin word 'valere,' meaning 'to be strong or worthy.'
Historical Evolution
'valere' transformed into the Old French word 'valoir,' and eventually became the modern English word 'valuation' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to be strong or worthy,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'estimating worth or value.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of estimating the worth or value of something.
The valuation of the property was higher than expected.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35