The words condescending and patronizing present a fine example of this. At first glance these words appear to be defined somewhat circularly: condescending often has the word patronizing in its definition, and patronize is defined, in part, as âto adopt an air of condescension toward.â But both of these words have specialized senses that lend a shade of meaning to their synonymous senses. Patronizing can mean giving support to or being a customer of, suggesting that the condescending sense implies superiority gained through a donor-dependent relationship. The verb condescend used to be free of any hint of the offensive superiority it usually suggests today.
A company's worth - its total value - is its market capitalization, and it is represented by the company's stock price. Market cap (as it is commonly referred to) is equal to the stock price multiplied by the number of shares outstanding. For example, a stock with a $5 stock price and 10 million shares outstanding/trading is worth $50 million ($5 x 10 million).
DEFINITION of 'Fair Value'. 1. The estimated value of all assets and liabilities of an acquired company used to consolidate the financial statements of both companies. 2.In the futures market, fair value is the equilibrium price for a futures contract.. The estimated value of all assets and liabilities of an acquired company used to consolidate the financial statements of both companies. 2. In the futures market, fair value is the equilibrium price for a futures contract.