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   De·nom·i·na·tion

   /dəˌnäməˈnāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church: "the Presbyterian community is the second largest denomination in the country" Similar religious groupsectChurchcultmovementfaith communitybodypersuasionreligious persuasioncommunionorderfraternitybrotherhoodsisterhoodschoolfaithcreedbeliefreligious beliefreligionrare:sodality
   • ▪ a group or branch of any religion: "Jewish clergy of all denominations"
   • 2. the face value of a banknote, coin, or postage stamp: "a hundred dollars or so, in small denominations" Similar valueunitgradesizemeasure
   • ▪ the rank of a playing card within a suit, or of a suit relative to others: "two cards of the same denomination"
   • 3. a name or designation, especially one serving to classify a set of things. formal Similar nametitletermdesignationepithetlabeltagstylesobriquetnicknamebynameinformal:handlemonikerformal:appellationcognomenrare:allonymanonymappellative
   • ▪ the action of naming or classifying something: "the denomination of herself as intellectual rebel"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in denomination (sense 3)): from Latin denominatio(n-), from the verb denominare (see denominate). denomination (sense 1) dates from the mid 17th century.

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   A denomination is a way of classifying things — it names the type or value of something. Denomination often refers to money. For example, $20 bills are of the same denomination. When denomination is applied to money, you’ll often hear the terms “lower denomination ” or “higher denomination .”

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   DENOMINATION meaning: 1. a religious group that has slightly different beliefs from other groups that share the same…. Learn more.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDENOMINATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · 1. countable noun. A particular denomination is a particular religious group which has slightly different beliefs from other groups within the same faith. The use of incense and candles varies greatly from denomination to denomination. Synonyms: religious group, belief, sect, persuasion More Synonyms of denomination. 2. countable noun.

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   1. : a religious group. People from several different religious denominations participated in the event. Methodists, Baptists, and other Christian denominations. It's one of the more conservative denominations. 2. a : the value that a particular coin or bill has.

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   Denomination definition: a religious group, usually including many local churches, often larger than a sect. See examples of DENOMINATION used in a sentence.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdenomination noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   a branch of any religion. a unit of value, especially of money. Definition of denomination noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Aug 31, 2023 · ( uncountable) The act of naming or designating. ( 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. ( countable, religion) A class, or society of individuals, called by the same name; a subdivision of a religion .