price in
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To include (the costs of a possible future event, especially a negative one) in an estimation of the total value of something.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The recent interest rate change was anticipated and has been priced in to the value of the stock by the market.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “price in” mean?
To include (the costs of a possible future event, especially a negative one) in an estimation of the total value of something.
Is “price in” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.