DEVALUATION Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

devaluation

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Definition of devaluation

as in degradation

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Recent Examples of devaluation From a surprise yuan devaluation in 2015 to crackdowns in recent years on after-school tutoring and cross-border stock trading, many of Beijing's policy moves appear abrupt to outsiders. — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026 Such insights and supporting data can help pierce the gloom in some quarters that AI is destined to be an engine of large-scale job losses and devaluation of human skills. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2026 In Turkey, a decade of monetary mismanagement climaxed in 2001 with a stock market crash and massive currency devaluation. — Literary Hub, 30 July 2026 Federici believes society cannot view the devaluation of gossip as separate from the devaluation of women's life, actions and knowledge. — Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for devaluation

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The thickness penalty The simulations revealed that anodes with nearly identical overall charge capacities can still suffer vastly different internal degradation, depending on how binder materials and pore spaces are arranged.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026
This is intended to minimize degradation, reducing contrast decay and improving light projection reliability, ultimately extending the screen's lifespan.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of degradation

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These tests helped rule out more ordinary explanations such as mechanical strain, material deterioration, uneven samples, and electromagnetic screening by the metal.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
Generally, the deterioration in government fiscal health is a global issue.

— Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of deterioration

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That helped investors see the sell-off in AI infrastructure stocks that began in roughly late June and continued into July in a new light — specifically, the idea that the steep declines had reflected weakening fundamentals quickly evaporated.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
In 2024, the Fed acted decisively to get ahead of a weakening in the labor market, delivering a bold, half-point rate cut.

— Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of weakening

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Yes, the two men reportedly had a falling out that would keep Harry from the game.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 8 June 2026
Garnett, who had a falling out with previous owner Glen Taylor after his career was over, reached an agreement last year with the team to serve as an ambassador.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026

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This is intended to minimize degradation, reducing contrast decay and improving light projection reliability, ultimately extending the screen's lifespan.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026
These numbers allowed researchers to rule out standard organic decay or high-temperature methane breakdown as the source.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of decay

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The last thing this administration should be doing at a time when Chicago’s credit rating is hanging by a thread is give analysts more fodder for future downgrades to add to the four Johnson already has amassed on his three-year watch.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
Despite the downgrades, the worst of the negativity around software is lifted following the Situational Awareness unwind.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026

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