devaluation

• Substantiv, das die offizielle Senkung des Werts einer Währung gegenüber ausländischen Währungen bezeichnet oder allgemeiner die Verringerung von Wert oder Bedeutung einer Sache.

A noun referring to an official reduction in the value of a currency relative to foreign currencies, or more generally, a decrease in the value or worth of something.

1. Currency devaluationB2formalbusiness

   An official reduction in the value of a country's currency in relation to foreign currencies.

   Abwertung der Währung

   • The government announced a devaluation of the national currency to boost exports.
   • Devaluation made imported goods more expensive for consumers.
   • Economists debated the long-term effects of the sudden devaluation.

   Synonymedepreciation

   Antonymeappreciationrevaluation

2. Reduction in value or worthB2formal

   The act or process of making something less valuable or important.

   Entwertung

   • The constant criticism led to a devaluation of her self-esteem.
   • The devaluation of the company's assets was a major concern for investors.
   • Some argue that the devaluation of traditional skills is a loss for society.

   Synonymedebasementdepreciationreductionwrite-down

   Antonymeappreciationenhancementincreaseupgrade