devaluation
Americannoun
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an official lowering of the exchange value of a country's currency relative to gold or other currencies.
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a reduction of a value, status, etc.
Other Word Forms
- minidevaluation noun
- postdevaluation adjective
- predevaluation noun
Etymology
Origin of devaluation
Example Sentences
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In an address this week, Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah acknowledged that the devaluation had once again "put the burden on citizens".
From Barron's
While its 2025 headline profit missed estimates, the decline is largely related to devaluations in its China portfolio, which was “well expected,” given soft operating conditions there, he says.
Just over a week ago, the dollar index fell to a four-year low on fears of a more prolonged devaluation in the U.S. currency.
From MarketWatch
Wu-Tang Clan envisioned the unique album and its secrecy as a form of protest against the devaluation of music in the era of streaming.
Widespread demonstrations that erupted in Iran in late December were sparked by the dramatic devaluation of the rial.
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