verb
- to reduce the official value of a currency in relation to other currencies
- to cause something to be worth less or to be considered less important
Usage: economics
Examples
- The government decided to devalue the currency to boost exports.
- Economic instability forced the country to devalue its peso.
- Don’t let criticism devalue your achievements.
- The scandal devalued the company’s reputation.
- Mass production can devalue handmade crafts.
- She felt that working for free would devalue her skills.
- The flood damage devalued the property significantly.