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denomination

 

[ dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

currency

The value or denomination of a banknote is the amount of money printed on it.

Synonyms

amount, face value, value.

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Word Description / Examples
denomination

Used mostly in financial contexts to refer to different values of currency, such as different notes and coins, or types of bonds or stocks.

  • He exchanged his large denomination bills for smaller ones.
  • The bank issued bonds in $1,000 denominations.
value

Used broadly to describe the worth of an object, a financial instrument, or an abstract concept. Can be used in both financial and non-financial contexts.

  • The value of the antique vase is estimated at $5,000.
  • Her values of honesty and integrity have always guided her actions.
amount

Used in general contexts to describe a quantity of something, whether it be money, substance, or other measurable items.

  • The total amount of money in your account is $500.
  • She added a generous amount of sugar to her tea.
face value

Primarily used in financial and investment contexts to refer to the nominal or stated value of a financial instrument such as a bond or a coin.

  • The face value of this bond is $1,000.
  • You can purchase the coin for its face value of $1.

Examples of usage

  • He handed me a fifty-dollar bill of a new denomination.
  • The coins come in different denominations, such as one cent, five cents, and twenty-five cents.
Context #2 | Noun

religion

A religious denomination is a subgroup within a religion that operates under a common name, tradition, and identity.

Synonyms

branch, group, sect.

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denomination

This term is typically used in religious contexts to refer to a recognized autonomous branch within a larger faith. It can sometimes also refer to currency units or values.

  • The Presbyterian Church is a Protestant denomination.
  • The fifty-dollar denomination of the new currency looks quite different.
sect

This term usually refers to a group that has broken off from a larger religious tradition and often carries a connotation of being small and somewhat exclusive. It can have a negative nuance.

  • The early Christians were considered a sect of Judaism.
  • The cultish sect had very strict rules and rituals.
branch

Often used to describe a division or a subdivision of a larger organization, can be related to trees, organizations, families, or government.

  • The company's new branch in London is performing well.
  • The legislative branch of the government passed the new law.
group

This is a very general term that can refer to any collection of individuals or entities that have something in common and does not imply any formal organization.

  • A group of friends went to the cinema.
  • The study group meets every Tuesday.

Examples of usage

  • The Methodist denomination has its own set of beliefs and practices.
  • There are various denominations of Christianity, including Catholicism, Protestantism, and Orthodox Christianity.
Context #3 | Noun

measurement

In mathematics, the denomination refers to the bottom number in a fraction, indicating the number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

Synonyms

bottom number, denominator.

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denomination

Duplicated entry; refer to the first denomination for context and examples.
denominator

Used in mathematics to refer to the bottom part of a fraction that indicates into how many parts the whole is divided.

  • In the fraction 5/8, the denominator is 8
  • When comparing fractions, you often need to find a common denominator
bottom number

This is a more informal term usually referring to the lowest acceptable value in a set of values, or the lower part of a fraction in casual conversation.

  • For this job, the bottom number you should accept is $15 per hour
  • In the fraction 3/4, the bottom number is 4

Examples of usage

  • The numerator is the top number of a fraction, while the denominator is the bottom number.
  • When adding fractions, you need to make sure the denominations are the same.

Translations

Translations of the word "denomination" in other languages:

🇵🇹 denominação

🇮🇳 मूल्यवर्ग

🇩🇪 Bezeichnung

🇮🇩 denominasi

🇺🇦 номінал

🇵🇱 nazwa

🇯🇵 命名

🇫🇷 dénomination

🇪🇸 denominación

🇹🇷 adlandırma

🇰🇷 명칭

🇸🇦 تسمية

🇨🇿 označení

🇸🇰 označenie

🇨🇳 名称

🇸🇮 oznaka

🇮🇸 heiti

🇰🇿 атау

🇬🇪 დასახელება

🇦🇿 adlandırma

🇲🇽 denominación

Etymology

The word 'denomination' originated from the Latin word 'denominatio', which means 'naming' or 'designation'. It first appeared in English in the late 14th century with the meaning 'a naming, act of giving a name to', and later evolved to also refer to the value of money and religious groups. The concept of denomination has been integral in various fields such as finance, religion, and mathematics.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,050, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.