The meaning of DEVALUE is to institute the devaluation of (money). How to use devalue in a sentence.

devalue verb (NOT VALUE) [ T ] to cause someone or something to be considered less valuable or important:

To devalue something means to cause it to be thought less impressive or less deserving of respect. They spread tales about her in an attempt to devalue her work.

Definition of devalue verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

to reduce the value of (especially a currency).

When you make something less valuable or less important, you devalue it. You might devalue your car by spray painting it black and letting your dog chew the upholstery.

To lower or remove the value of something. To lose value; to depreciate.

Devalue definition: To lessen or cancel the value of.

Economic woes forced the government to devalue. He argues that placing too many requirements on schools devalues the education they provide.

(intransitive) To lose value; to depreciate.