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devaluation

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/diːˌvæl.juˈeɪ.ʃən/ · de-val-u-a-tion

The reduction or underestimation of the worth or importance of something, especially in economic terms.

economics business finance

Meanings

nounformal

The reduction or underestimation of the worth or importance of something, especially in economic terms.

کسی چیز کی قیمت یا اہمیت میں کمی، خاص طور پر معاشی لحاظ سے۔

قدر میں کمی

qadr mein kami

Synonyms

depreciation reduction diminutionقیمت میں کمیکم قیمتمالیت میں کمی

Antonyms

appreciation increase enhancementقیمت میں اضافہبڑھنافائدہ

Common Collocations

currency devaluation
devaluation of assets
devaluation effect

Example Sentences

The devaluation of the currency caused serious economic instability.

کرنسی کی قدر میں کمی نے سنگین معاشی عدم استحکام پیدا کیا۔

Currency ki qadr mein kami ne sangeen maashi adam istahkam paida kiya.

Many countries resort to devaluation to boost their export competitiveness.

بہت سے ممالک اپنی برآمدات کی مسابقت کو بڑھانے کے لئے قدر میں کمی کرتے ہیں۔

Bahut se mulk apni baramadat ki musabqat ko barhane ke liye qadr mein kami karte hain.

The government's policies led to the devaluation of national assets.

حکومت کی پالیسیوں نے قومی اثاثوں کی قدر میں کمی کی۔

Hukoomat ki policies ne qaumi asaasoon ki qadr mein kami ki.

Easily Confused With

depreciation:Depreciation generally refers to a decrease in value over time, especially for assets, while devaluation is a deliberate government action to lower the value of its currency.

Word Family

devalue

verbقدر کم کرنا

devalued

adjectiveکم قیمت

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'de' as in decrease, and 'valuation' as the worth; devaluation is the decrease in worth.

Imagine a graph showing a downward trend in asset values to associate with devaluation.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "devalutatio" — lowering of value

First known use: 20th century

The term 'devaluation' has evolved from Latin roots, emphasizing the reduction of value, particularly in the context of currency and economic conditions.