[val.u.a.tion] n [MF, fr. valuer to value, fr. value] (1529) 1: the act or process of valuing; specif: appraisal of property
2: the estimated or determined market value of a thing
3: judgment or appreciation of worth or character -- val.u.a.tion.al adj -- val.u.a.tion.al.ly adv