present value

noun

: the sum of money which if invested now at a given rate of compound interest will accumulate exactly to a specified amount at a specified future date

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According to research from New Constructs, Nvidia's net present value of off-balance-sheet liabilities in fiscal 2026 totals over $153 billion, an increase of over $100 billion from last year. — Kif Leswing,isabel O'Brien, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026 The report sets the 30-year net present value of owning a stadium between $211 million and $637 million. — Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 The establishment of such private rights would give Venezuela’s oil reserves a positive present value. — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026 Redefining success based on present values can reveal greater satisfaction and prevent unnecessary further career shifts, suggesting the issue often lies in the standard of evaluation, not the job itself. — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for present value

Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of present value was in 1831

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“Present value.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/present%20value. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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