Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for devaluation. Search instead for misevaluations.
Definitions

devaluation

[dee-val-yoo-ay-shuhn] / diˌvæl juˈeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
depreciation
Synonyms
Antonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

But that sweeping generality about serenity’s devaluation could easily apply to any culture, Hayao Miyazaki might say.

From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026

While you don’t have any control over point devaluation, you can protect yourself by spending your points and not hoarding them.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026

Iran’s crypto ecosystem has grown rapidly in recent years amid sanctions, currency devaluation and external military threat, reaching about $7.8 billion last year, according to Chainalysis data.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026

In an address this week, Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah acknowledged that the devaluation had once again "put the burden on citizens".

From Barron's ● Feb. 21, 2026

The 50% devaluation of Franc Zone currencies on 12 January 1994 caused a one-time jump in the inflation rate to 26% in 1994, but the rate fell sharply in 1996-98.

From The 1999 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency




Vocabulary lists containing devaluation


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training