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devaluation

/ˌdiː.væl.juˈeɪ.ʃən/

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noun

/ˌdiː.væl.juˈeɪ.ʃən/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее официальное снижение стоимости валюты по отношению к иностранным валютам или, в более общем смысле, уменьшение ценности или значимости чего-либо.

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.

    ruДевальвация валюты

    • 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.

    Synonymsdepreciation

    Antonymsappreciationrevaluation

  2. Reduction in value or worthB2formal

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

    ruОбесценивание

    • 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.

    Synonymsdebasementdepreciationreductionwrite-down

    Antonymsappreciationenhancementincreaseupgrade

Forms
  • devaluations plural form
  • devaluations' possessive plural form
  • devaluation's possessive singular form
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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