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

Tesla’s used car devaluation reflects both a more challenging EV market and potential damage to the brand since the inception of DOGE in January, which has turned Musk, the world’s wealthiest man, into a divisive political symbol. —Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025

Tesla prices were found to take the largest drop of all industry-wide, at an average 13.6% devaluation. —Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025

The company’s securities could face devaluation in the market. —Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 7 Mar. 2025

Whenever this happens, property owners in areas targeted for down-zoning protest over potential land devaluation. —Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 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