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. 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

In fact, we could say that the Christian faith, the American dream and what we used to call blue-collar values need a rebranding, a revaluing and a renewed moral clarity.

From Salon

For the first time in 20 years, homes are being revalued and new bands could be created in attempt to make the system more fair.

From BBC

Under current rules, a capital asset bequeathed to an heir is revalued to its price at the time of the original owner’s death, extinguishing all tax liability incurred up to that point, forever.

From Los Angeles Times

That avoided crises at a number of smaller papers overwhelmed by pension liabilities, by allowing them to revalue the liabilities and giving them more time to cover shortfalls.

From Seattle Times

Suarez said the price is based on a calculation of production costs and seeks to revalue the Mexican white grain and separate it from the “commodity” price of yellow corn on the Chicago grains exchange.

From Reuters

Related Words

• decrease
• devaluate
• lower
• undervalue