DEVALUATION

devaluation

(noun) the reduction of something’s value or worth

devaluation

(noun) an official lowering of a nation’s currency; a decrease in the value of a country’s currency relative to that of foreign countries

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

devaluation (plural devaluations)

The removal or lessening of something's value.

(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).

Depreciation.

Source: Wiktionary



RESET




Word of the Day

3 March 2025

STAND

(verb) hold one’s ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; “I am standing my ground and won’t give in!”


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

According to WorldAtlas, Finland is the biggest coffee consumer in the entire world. The average Finn will consume 12 kg of coffee each year.

coffee icon