valued

Definition

To estimate the monetary or relative worth of something, or to hold something in high regard—corporate shorthand for 'we think this matters, please act accordingly.'

Example Usage

Investors valued the unicorn startup at $1 billion despite zero path to profitability.

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non-recurring charge

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The accounting guideline that requires recognizing expenses and liabilities immediately but only recognizing revenues and assets when reasonably certain—essentially pessimism as professional policy. It's why accountants anticipate losses but never gains.

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