denomination

UK /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/ US /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/
noun 4

Definitions

noun

1

The act of naming or designating.

2

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.

"Will you allow me to present Sir George Evelyn to you?—the most accomplished coquet that ever 'Dealt destruction round the land On all he judged a foe;' under which denomination he ranks all women."

3

A class, or society of individuals, called by the same name; a subdivision of a religion.

She follows the Ahmadiyya denomination of Islam.

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.

4

A unit in a series of units of weight, money, etc.

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

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.

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