revaluate

[ree-val-yoo-eyt]

verb (used with object)

revaluated, revaluating 

1. to make a new or revised valuation of; revalue.

2. to increase the legal exchange value of (a nation's currency) relative to other currencies.

Other Word Forms

• revaluation noun
• nonrevaluation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of revaluate¹

1920–25; probably back formation from revaluation; re-, value, -ate ¹

Example Sentences

The courts and the country cannot possibly revaluate this judge-invented doctrine fast enough.

From Slate

But in 2022, the Court of Criminal Appeals disagreed and asked the lower court to revaluate the case.

From New York Times

"That being the case, it is not outlandish to expect significant impact on credit and capital flows," said Vishnu Varathan, head of economics at Mizuho Bank in Singapore, since it ought to prompt investors to revaluate taking risks.

From Reuters

The acting is at its finest when Gray’s Mrs. Alving and Del Sherman’s Manders revaluate the decision they made years ago to abandon their love.

From Los Angeles Times

“I think it’s time for policymakers and school districts to reevaluate how teachers are treated all around,” Cuomo said, “to reevaluate how change is being implemented and to revaluate how teachers are being financially rewarded.”

From Washington Post

When To Use

What does revaluate mean?

Revaluate means to set a new value for something or revise the estimate of something’s worth. In the specific context of currency exchange, it means to officially change the exchange value of a currency (such as the U.S. dollar), usually so that it’s worth more compared to other currencies.Currency exchange is the exchange of one currency (such as the U.S. dollar) for another (such as the British pound). In the system where officials change the exchange rate, the currency is said to have been revaluated, especially if it increases.Example: Pressure has been put on the nation to revaluate its currency.