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devaluation

[dee-val-yoo-ey-shuhn] / diˌvæl juˈeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
depreciation
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Fernando Romero, president of the College of Economists of Tarija, a city in southern Bolivia, told AFP the devaluation would "likely cause the prices of imported goods to increase."

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

Millions with so-called straight jobs shudder at their steady devaluation in the face of artificial intelligence.

From Salon • May 4, 2026

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 • Feb. 9, 2026

Protests and strikes in Iran over inflation and currency devaluation have spread from the capital, Tehran, to several other cities on a third day of unrest.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

Mali's adherence to economic reform and the 50% devaluation of the CFA franc in January 1994 have pushed up economic growth to a 5% average in 1996-2007.

From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency




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