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devaluation

[dee-val-yoo-ey-shuhn] / diˌvæl yuˈeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
depreciation
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The devaluation of that nuance is worse than the loss of any award.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

If this continues, it will be difficult to avoid further overvaluation followed by an inevitable devaluation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

The country is running low on the greenbacks used for a big portion of purchases, and which many Venezuelans try to save as insurance against bolivar devaluation.

From Barron's • Nov. 14, 2025

Adding to the risk is Argentina's long history of currency devaluation and debt default, including most recently in 2020.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025

The consequent devaluation helped   moderate the downturn in economic growth in 1999, and the country   posted moderate GDP growth in 2000.

From The 2003 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency