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valuation

/ˌvæ.ljuːˈeɪ.ʃən/

Meanings
noun
An estimation of something's worth.

Examples :

"The bank provided a valuation of our house before we could get the loan. "
value business finance economy asset
noun
(propositional logic, model theory) An assignment of truth values to propositional variables, with a corresponding assignment of truth values to all propositional formulas with those variables (obtained through the recursive application of truth-valued functions corresponding to the logical connectives making up those formulas).

Examples :

"In logic class, we learned that a valuation assigns "true" or "false" to simple statements, which then lets us determine the truth value of more complex arguments. "
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Related Words

Illustration estimating

estimating verb

/ˈɛstɪmeɪtɪŋ/ /ˈɛstəmətɪŋ/

To calculate roughly, often from imperfect data.

"Estimating the groceries' cost before reaching the checkout helps me stay within my budget. "

Illustration collection

collection noun

/kəˈlɛkʃən/

A set of items or amount of material procured or gathered together.

"The asteroid belt consists of a collection of dust, rubble, and minor planets."

Illustration significant

significant noun

/sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/

That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

"The teacher's smile was a significant of approval for my hard work. "

Illustration corresponding

corresponding verb

/ˌkɒɹəˈspɒndɪŋ/ /ˌkɑɹəˈspɑndɪŋ/

(constructed with to) To be equivalent or similar in character, quantity, quality, origin, structure, function etc.

"The student's performance on the math test corresponded to the level of effort she put in during the week. "

Illustration connectives

connectives noun

/kəˈnɛktɪvz/

That which connects.

"Simple Option (School): * In writing, connectives like "and," "but," and "because" help link ideas together. Slightly More Detailed (Daily Life): * Roads and bridges serve as connectives between different towns and cities. "

Illustration estimation

estimation noun

/ɛstɪˈmeɪʃən/

The process of making an estimate.

"The construction worker gave us a free estimation of how much it would cost to repair our roof. "

Illustration statements

statements noun

/ˈsteɪt.mənts/

A declaration or remark.

"The teacher asked us to write statements about what we learned in class today. "

Illustration application

application noun

/aplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/

The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense

"The application of this cream should reduce the swelling."

Illustration assignment

assignment noun

/əˈsaɪnmənt/ /æˈsaɪnmənt/

The act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks.

"This flow chart represents the assignment of tasks in our committee."

Illustration propositional

propositional adjective

/ˌprɑpəˈzɪʃənəl/ /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃənəl/

Relating to, or limited to, propositions.

"The teacher asked us to analyze the argument based only on its propositional content, meaning we should focus on the truth and falsity of the statements themselves, not on the speaker's feelings or intentions. "

Illustration multiplicity

multiplicity noun

/ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/ /ˌmʌltəˈplɪsɪti/

The state of being made of multiple diverse elements.

"The multiplicity of tasks on my to-do list made me feel overwhelmed. "

Illustration understanding

understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "