Also means
depreciation
Usage Note
Svalutazione specifically denotes the deliberate or forced reduction in a currency's value (svalutazione della lira) or, more broadly, the depreciation of an asset or a belittling of something's worth (svalutazione del lavoro femminile). The initial 'sv' cluster is pronounced with a voiced 'z': zvah-loo-tah-TSYOH-neh. The antonym is rivalutazione (revaluation/appreciation).
Examples
"La svalutazione della moneta ha aumentato le esportazioni."
Natural Translation
The devaluation of the currency increased exports.
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