noun
devaluation
Devaluation (noun) means a fall, or a reduction, in how much something is worth.
noun
1
A fall, or a reduction, in how much something is worth.
"According to Braverman's thesis, Taylorism, or scientific management, has been the key feature in the devaluation and dequalification of work."
— Lorraine Giordano, Beyond Taylorism (2016)
2
The deliberate reduction of a currency's worth relative to another nation's currency or to a fixed standard, such as the price of gold.
3
A drop in value over time.
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Rhymes for devaluation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of devaluation?
"devaluation" (noun) means a fall, or a reduction, in how much something is worth.
What are the different meanings of devaluation?
"devaluation" has 3 main meanings: 1. A fall, or a reduction, in how much something is worth; 2. The deliberate reduction of a currency's worth relative to another nation's currency or to a fixed standard, such as the price of gold; 3. A drop in value over time.
