Devaluation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Devaluation is a noun meaning The removal or lessening of something's value.
Meaning
The removal or lessening of something's value.
More Meanings
- Depreciation.
- (economics) The intentional or deliberate lowering of a currency's value compared to another country's currency or a standard value (e.g. the price of gold).
Example Sentences
According to Braverman's thesis, Taylorism, or scientific management, has been the key feature in the devaluation and dequalification of work.
Word Forms
- devaluations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include devaluing, degradation, downgrading, depreciation, stigma, weakening.
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