devaluation

See also: dévaluation

English

Etymology

de- +‎ valuation

Pronunciation
  • Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Noun

devaluation (plural devaluations)

  1. The removal or lessening of something's value.
  2. The intentional or deliberate lowering of a currency's value compared to another country's currency or a standard value -- the price of gold for example.
  3. Depreciation.

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