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- 1. a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church: "the Presbyterian community is the second largest denomination in the country" Similar
- 2. the face value of a banknote, coin, or postage stamp: "high-denomination banknotes" Similar
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DENOMINATION definition: 1. a religious group that has slightly different beliefs from other groups that share the same…. Learn more.
1. : an act of denominating. the denomination of prices in U.S. dollars. 2. : a value or size of a series of values or sizes. metric denominations. especially : the value of a particular coin or bill. bills in $20 and $50 denominations. 3. : name, designation. especially : a general name for a category.
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.
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 coins of this denomination are being withdrawn. 3.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.
Denomination definition: a religious group, usually including many local churches, often larger than a sect. See examples of DENOMINATION used in a sentence.
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.
Definition of denomination noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
one of the grades or degrees in a series of designations of quantity, value, measure, weight, etc.: He paid $500 in bills of small denomination. a name or designation, especially one for a class of things. a class or kind of persons or things distinguished by a specific name.
Definitions of 'denomination' 1. A particular denomination is a particular religious group which has slightly different beliefs from other groups within the same faith. [...] 2. The denomination of a banknote or coin is its official value. [...] More. Pronunciations of 'denomination' American English: dɪnɒmɪneɪʃən British English: dɪnɒmɪneɪʃən.
Denomination definition: A large group of religious congregations united under a common faith and name, usually organized under a single administrative and legal hierarchy.