valuate

verb

val·​u·​ate ˈval-yə-ˌwāt How to pronounce valuate (audio)
valuated; valuating
Synonyms of valuatenext

transitive verb

: to place a value on : appraise

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Examples of valuate in a Sentence

the house is valuated at six million dollars, pending an official assessment
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The university told athletics employees in March 2023 that the firm, which specializes in cases of discrimination and harassment, merely was valuating the department’s culture ahead of its move to the Big Ten Conference. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025 In contrast, valuating models in terms of business metrics hinges on incorporating business factors. — Eric Siegel, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024

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Etymology

value entry 1 + -ate entry 4, or back-formation from valuation

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of valuate was in 1873

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“Valuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/valuate. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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