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- DictionaryDe·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"
- 2. the face value of a banknote, coin, or postage stamp: "a hundred dollars or so, in small denominations"
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.
DENOMINATION meaning: 1. a religious group that has slightly different beliefs from other groups that share the same…. Learn more.
1. A large group of religious congregations united under a common faith and name, usually organized under a single administrative and legal hierarchy. 2. One of a series of kinds, values, or sizes, as in a system of currency or weights: Cash registers have slots for bills of different denominations. The stamps come in 40¢ and 70¢ denominations. 3.
3 days ago · 1. a group having a distinctive interpretation of a religious faith and usually its own organization. 2. a grade or unit in a series of designations of value, weight, measure, etc. coins of this denomination are being withdrawn. 3. a name given to a class or group; classification. 4. the act of giving a name.
Word Origin. See denomination in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Check pronunciation: denomination. Definition of denomination noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Denomination definition: a religious group, usually including many local churches, often larger than a sect. See examples of DENOMINATION used in a sentence.
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 .
