Synonyms

devalue

American

[dee-val-yoo] / diˈvæl yu /

verb (used with object)

devalued, devaluing

to deprive of value; reduce the value of.
to fix a lower value on (a currency).

verb (used without object)

devalued, devaluing

to undergo devaluation.

The currency has devalued at a rapid rate.

devalue British

/ diːˈvæljuː, diːˈvæljuːˌeɪt /

verb

to reduce (a currency) or (of a currency) be reduced in exchange value
(tr) to reduce the value or worth of (something)

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Etymology

Origin of devalue

First recorded in 1915–20; de- + value

Example Sentences

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If that dramatically brings down the cost of making production-ready software, there is likely to be more software, devaluing the roles these applications play today.

From Barron's

Libyans have been enjoying Ramadan with feasts and fireworks -- but soaring prices, a devalued currency and political divisions have left many with little to celebrate.

From Barron's

This means more software can be produced at a new very low cost, devaluing current enterprise software makers, or even replacing them altogether.

From Barron's

Wars are financed by borrowing and printing money which devalues debt and fiat currency.

From MarketWatch

If AI devalues knowledge, it undermines the US equity market’s advantage and its S&P 500’s 21x forward earnings.

From Barron's

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