devaluation

noun

de·​val·​u·​a·​tion (ˌ)dē-ˌval-yə-ˈwā-shən 

-yü-ˈā-

1

: an official reduction in the exchange value of a currency by a lowering of its gold equivalency or its value relative to another currency

2

: a lessening especially of status or stature : decline

Examples of devaluation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The devaluation of the dollar would bring about unthinkable consequences. —Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 24 May 2025

The impetus for change The two main factors in play are the upcoming changes to the CFP format and the seeming devaluation of conference championship games. —Seth Emerson, New York Times, 16 May 2025

Consequently, investor attention and liquidity fizzle between multiple projects as users chase a slice of profits before the token devaluation. —Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025

As traditional financial systems face increasing uncertainty, Bitcoin's role as both a technological innovation and a potential hedge against currency devaluation continues to strengthen its appeal to a growing investor base. —Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing devaluation

• pre-devaluation

Rhymes for devaluation

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Legal Definition

devaluation

noun

de·​val·​u·​ation (ˌ)dē-ˌval-yə-ˈwā-shən 

1

: an official reduction in the exchange value of a currency by a lowering of its gold equivalency or its value relative to another currency

2

: a lessening of the value of something (as an asset)

portfolio devaluation