valuator — A person who determines the monetary worth or value of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person who determines the monetary worth or value of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvæljuˌeɪtər/
Example Sentences
- The insurance valuator said my grandmother's ring was worth more than our car!
- As a house valuator, she visits dozens of properties every week.
- The antique valuator's eyes lit up when he saw the old vase - it was a rare treasure!
valuator
NOUN[/ˈvæljuˌeɪtər/]
A person who determines the monetary worth or value of something
Professional determining item values
The valuator takes the elevator with his trusty calculator!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin valere (to be strong, to be worth), which evolved into English value (worth or monetary worth). The suffix -ator (one who performs an action) was added to form valuator, meaning a person who assesses or determines value.
Breakdown
value (from Latin valere, to be worth) + -ator (agent suffix denoting one who performs an action)
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The insurance valuator said my grandmother's ring was worth more than our car!”
“As a house valuator, she visits dozens of properties every week.”
“The antique valuator's eyes lit up when he saw the old vase - it was a rare treasure!”
“My friend works as a jewelry valuator and now I'm afraid to show her my fake designer watch.”
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