Valuate

Valuate is a transitive verb meaning to determine the value of something, or to appraise or estimate its monetary worth. It implies assigning a price or financial value to an asset, property, or investment, rather than judging quality or performance.

It is used mainly in finance, accounting, real estate, insurance, and asset management. Examples: “The bank valuated the collateral before approving the loan,” or “The firm valuates its goodwill.” In everyday English, speakers often use evaluate or appraise depending on whether the focus is on value or quality.

Etymology and usage notes: Valuate comes from the Latin valere “to be worth” with the English suffix -ate to form a verb. It is relatively formal and less common in general prose; many writers prefer evaluate for assessments or appraise for monetary valuation. The noun form is valuation.

Grammatical forms: valuates (present), valuating (present participle), valuated (past). The term is primarily a specialist or formal option; in many contexts, “value,” “evaluate,” or “appraise” may be clearer to a general audience.