What does revaluing mean?
Revaluing means assigning a new value or worth to something after reconsidering it in light of changed circumstances. It is commonly used with property, investments, assets, and portfolios, as when investors revalue holdings after a market shift or officials revalue land following development. The word can also describe a broader reconsideration, although re-evaluating is usually more natural when discussing a decision or an assessment rather than a monetary or material value. Revaluing has a formal, professional tone and suggests that the earlier valuation may no longer be accurate. It is related to revalue and revaluation, while its underlying vocabulary comes from the Latin word valere, meaning “to be worth” or “to be strong.”
verbTo value or assess something again, especially in light of new information or a change in circumstances.
- To assess or assign a new value to something, especially property, assets, or an investment.
"The committee met to revalue the property after nearby development altered the market."
"The fund decided to revalue its holdings following the change in market conditions."
"Residents were asked to revalue the proposed development against the area's new housing requirements."
Revaluing gives second opinions the power to change their minds—and sometimes the market value of everything involved.
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.
Etymology of revaluing
The word is formed from the prefix re-, meaning “again,” and value, which comes from Latin valere, “to be worth” or “to be strong.” The combined form revalue developed in the context of assessing assets or property a second time. Related English words include valuable, valuation, and valiant, all reflecting the same Latin root.
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How revaluing is actually used
This is a relatively formal word, used most often for property, investments, assets, and assessments whose value may have changed. In general discussion, re-evaluating or reassessing is often more natural.
Easily confused with revaluing
Revaluing focuses primarily on assigning a new value or worth, while re-evaluating can mean reconsidering any aspect of a decision, result, or assessment.