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devaluation

[dee-val-yoo-ey-shuhn] / diˌvæl yuˈeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
depreciation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
decline decrease reduction weakening
STRONG
write-down
WEAK
devaluing markdown
Antonyms
STRONGEST
enlargement increase

Example Sentences

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The devaluation of that nuance is worse than the loss of any award.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 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

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

Economic activity contracted about 7% in 1995 in the aftermath of the peso devaluation in late 1994.

From The 1996 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

Vocabulary lists containing devaluation

Vocabulary from Readings 1, Unit 1

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