denomination
noun
de·nom·i·na·tion
di-ˌnä-mə-ˈnā-shən
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
listed under the general denomination of gifts
4
: a religious organization whose congregations are united in their adherence to its beliefs and practices
people from several different Christian denominations
denominationally
adverb
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“Denomination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/denomination. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.
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