Vocabulary Entry

devaluation

|noun • verb

noun

The reduction or underestimation of the worth or importance of something.

Example Sentences

"The devaluation of the currency led to higher import prices."

"Many experts wrote about the devaluation of traditional values in modern society."

"The company faced significant challenges due to the devaluation of its brand."

verb

Example Sentences

"The critics devalued her contributions to the project."

"It's unfair to devalue the efforts of those who tried their best."

"He felt that people often devalue his expertise in the field."