market value
market value — noun
1. the amount something would probably sell for in a normal sale at that time, base
the amount something would probably sell for in a normal sale at that time, based on current demand.
A local agent said the cottage's market value had risen after the new station opened.
market value + rise/fall
Roya checked the market value of her used laptop before setting a price.
check the market value before selling
The bank used the home's market value when deciding the size of the loan.
Buyers offered less than the flat's market value because the roof leaked.
Shanti compared the market value of nearby farms before making an offer.
- market price
very close, but often points more directly to the actual trading price at the moment
- asking price
the seller's chosen starting price, which may be higher or lower than market value
- book value
an accounting figure on paper, not the amount buyers would normally pay today
文法句型
the market value of [asset]
[asset]'s market value
above/below market value
用法筆記
Usually used for things people buy and sell, especially homes, land, shares, art, or used vehicles. Distinguish from asking price: market value is what the market would likely pay, while asking price is simply the number the seller chooses to request.