Denomination

Quick meaning: Denomination is a noun meaning (uncountable) The act of naming or designating.

Meaning

(uncountable) The act of naming or designating.

More Meanings

1. (countable, religion) A class, or society of individuals, called by the same name; a subdivision of a religion.
2. (countable) A unit in a series of units of weight, money, etc.
3. (countable) That by which anything is denominated or styled; an epithet; a name, designation, or title; especially, a general name indicating a class of like individuals.

Example Sentences

She follows the Ahmadiyya denomination of Islam.

What denomination is that money? They are all 50 euro notes.

Denomination does more than create space in which to discern, however. It also provides a means for living out differing forms of a faithful Christian life.

In 1823, a further issue of treasury notes was ordered to the amount of $100,000, in denominations of five to seventy-five cents, receivable for dues to the State.

Word Forms

• denominations

Synonyms for denomination

Depending on context, synonyms include appellation, designation, appellative.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include designation, appellation, appellative, affiliation, designator, indication.

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