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market valuethe price at which something can be sold in the current market; the estimated worth of an asset based on what buyers are willing to pay

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the price at which something can be sold in the current market; the estimated worth of an asset based on what buyers are willing to pay

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɑrkɪt ˈvæljuː/

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother's vintage handbag collection turned out to have tremendous market value.
  • The market value of my cryptocurrency investment changes faster than my mood on Monday mornings.
  • Real estate agents must accurately determine the market value before listing properties.

market value

NOUN

[/ˈmɑrkɪt ˈvæljuː/]

the price at which something can be sold in the current market; the estimated worth of an asset based on what buyers are willing to pay

the price at which something can be sold in the current market; the estimated worth of an asset based on what buyers are willing to pay
💡 Concept

the price at which something can be sold in the current market; the estimated worth of an asset based on what buyers are willing to pay

Market basket meets target value!
🎵 Rhyme

Market basket meets target value!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈmɑrkɪt ˈvæljuː/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈmɑːkɪt ˈvæljuː/

🌳Etymology

Origin

Market derives from Latin mercatus, meaning 'trade' or 'marketplace,' while value originates from Latin valere, meaning 'to be strong' or 'to be worth.' These two terms combined to form the modern compound term 'market value,' denoting the worth of an asset as determined by market conditions.

Breakdown

market (from Latin mercatus: trade, marketplace) + value (from Latin valere: to be worth, to be strong). The compound expresses the economic principle of worth determined through market exchange.

🎵Rhyme

market baskettarget value
market basket
target value

🔗Collocations

current market value
fair market value
assess market value
market value fluctuation
below market value
market value analysis

📝Examples

My grandmother's vintage handbag collection turned out to have tremendous market value.

😄 Fun example

The market value of my cryptocurrency investment changes faster than my mood on Monday mornings.

Real estate agents must accurately determine the market value before listing properties.

😄 Fun example

The antique vase I bought for $5 at a garage sale has a market value of $500!

📚Related Words

Synonyms

market pricefair valuecurrent valuemarket worthassessed value

Antonyms

book valuehistorical cost

Related

appraisalvaluationmarket rateeconomic valueasset pricing

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