devaluation

noun

Definition of devaluationnext
as in degradation

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Recent Examples of devaluation Higher yields generally challenge stocks, but strong nominal GDP growth and corporate profits can mitigate this, offering a hedge against potential currency devaluation. — Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 That was accompanied by a jump in precious metal prices, as investors anticipate further dollar devaluation. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026 From a surprise yuan devaluation in 2015 to crackdowns in recent years on after-school tutoring and cross-border stock trading, many of Beijing's policy moves appear abrupt to outsiders. — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026 Such insights and supporting data can help pierce the gloom in some quarters that AI is destined to be an engine of large-scale job losses and devaluation of human skills. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for devaluation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devaluation
  1. degradation
  2. deterioration
  3. weakening
  4. decline
  5. falling
  6. decay
  7. degeneration
  8. downgrade
Noun
  • Since optical switches aren’t subject to the same amount of degradation as traditional mechanical switches, the representative argued, users won’t need to swap them over time.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 5 Oct. 2026
  • There are also practical questions around battery degradation, consumer compensation, privacy, and who gets to control an asset in someone’s home.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of degradation
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  • The study showed buildings with uneven floors and deterioration in utility corridors for heating, cooling and plumbing lines.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The dispute comes amid a broader deterioration in Israel's relations with several European governments.
    — Dov Lieber, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of deterioration
Noun
  • The networks learn to recognize patterns by strengthening and weakening connections between nodes in response to training data.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Under the previous administration, Brazil’s audiovisual industry suffered from the closure of the Ministry of Culture, the suspension of the Audiovisual Sector Fund, the weakening of cultural institutions, and allegations of censorship.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of weakening
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  • Huawei's push into the smartphone market comes as sales in China have slumped this year, with a double-digit decline year-on-year in August and September, according to Counterpoint Research.
    — Matthew Tan,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The co-CEOs have modeled a cash ramp-up in coming years but meanwhile there’s not a big cushion if churn rises, cable-network declines accelerate, the box office softens again or there’s macroeconomic or geopolitical disruption.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of decline
Noun
  • The pair had a dramatic falling out but have since reconciled.
    — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Yes, the two men reportedly had a falling out that would keep Harry from the game.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 8 June 2026
Definition of falling
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  • The inspector reported that there were two carrots and one celery stalk that have white growth and decay in the container next to the juicer.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Protesters in recent weeks have clashed with police to demand their government increase investments in public schools, which have long suffered from staff shortages and infrastructural decay.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of decay
Noun
  • The genetic disorder causes degeneration of the light sensing cells in the retina, which can degrade peripheral and night vision so much that patients can become legally blind by young adulthood.
    — O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
  • When nobody has coached a person into this transition, the degeneration is quick.
    — Vikas Arora, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of degeneration
Noun
  • That followed Fitch Ratings’ downgrade of Skydance’s credit rating on Monday ahead of the merger’s close.
    — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
  • With upcoming reviews from both Moody's and S&P in Q4, rating downgrades could amplify selling pressure.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of downgrade

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