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devaluation

[dee-val-yoo-ey-shuhn] / diˌvæl yuˈeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
depreciation
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Millions with so-called straight jobs shudder at their steady devaluation in the face of artificial intelligence.

From Salon • May 4, 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

“A combination of persistent inflation concerns, U.S. interest-rate cuts, fears surrounding dollar devaluation and substantial central-bank gold purchases continue to underpin prices,” he told MarketWatch by email.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 2, 2025

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 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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