Devaluations: meaning, definitions and examples

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devaluations

 

[ ˌdiːˌvæljuˈeɪʃənz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

economic policy

Devaluations refer to the reduction in the official value of a country's currency in relation to other currencies. It is often done by governments as a measure to boost exports and correct trade imbalances.

Synonyms

currency depreciation, currency devaluation

Examples of usage

  • Following the devaluations, the country's exports became more competitive in the global market.
  • Devaluations can lead to inflation as imports become more expensive for the citizens.
Context #2 | Noun

financial markets

Devaluations can also refer to the decrease in the value of assets, investments, or securities. This can happen due to various factors such as market conditions, economic downturns, or company performance.

Synonyms

depreciation, loss of value

Examples of usage

  • The stock market crash led to massive devaluations of many companies' shares.
  • Investors are concerned about potential devaluations of their portfolios in uncertain times.

Translations

Translations of the word "devaluations" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desvalorizações

🇮🇳 मूल्यह्रास

🇩🇪 Abwertungen

🇮🇩 devaluasi

🇺🇦 девальвації

🇵🇱 dewaluacje

🇯🇵 価値の下落

🇫🇷 dévaluations

🇪🇸 devaluaciones

🇹🇷 devalüasyonlar

🇰🇷 평가 절하

🇸🇦 تخفيضات القيمة

🇨🇿 devalvace

🇸🇰 devalvácie

🇨🇳 贬值

🇸🇮 devalvacije

🇮🇸 gengisfellingar

🇰🇿 девальвациялар

🇬🇪 დევალვაციები

🇦🇿 devalvasiyalar

🇲🇽 devaluaciones

Word origin

The concept of devaluations has been a part of economic history for centuries, with countries using this tool to manage their currency values and trade competitiveness. The practice of devaluations has evolved over time with changes in global economic dynamics and trade relationships.

See also: devaluing.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,514 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.