devalue

verb — 2 senses

devalue

verb

/diːˈvæljuː/

Etymology From de- + value.

1

To lower or remove the value of something.

  • Scotland is beaten only by properties in London, which increase in value by 64% on average when within half a mile of a station - although in some cases in the capital, being near to a station devalues the house.2023 January 25, Mel Holley, “Network News: London leads the way on rail-related house price surge”, in RAIL, number 975, page 15:
2

To lose value; to depreciate.

Derived terms
devaluer, nondevalued

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