revalue

[ ree-val-yoo ]

verb (used with object)

, re·val·ued, re·val·u·ing.

1. to revise or reestimate the value of:

   efforts to revalue the dollar.

2. to value again.

revalue

/ riːˈvæljuː /

verb

1. See devalue
   to adjust the exchange value of (a currency), esp upwards Compare devalue
2. tr to make a fresh valuation or appraisal of

Derived Forms

• reˌvaluˈation, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of revalue¹

First recorded in 1605–15; re- + value

Example Sentences

Policymakers elsewhere show limited signs of revaluing caregiving.

From Time

The food-delivery giant gave a range of $75 to $85 per share, which would revalue the company sharply higher than its final private price, set during a June Series H that valued DoorDash at $16 billion.

From TechCrunch

When the last curtain falls, and rises again on the scenery of Peace, shall we have to revalue everything?

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• decrease
• devaluate
• lower
• undervalue