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denomination
de·nom·i·na·tion
[
di nòmmə náysh'n
]
(
plural
de·nom·i·na·tions
)
noun
Definition:
1.
religious grouping:
a religious grouping within a faith that has its own system of organization
2.
unit of value or measure:
a unit in a scale of value, especially monetary value, weight, measure, or size
3.
name or designation:
a name or designation given to a class, group, or type
[
14th century. Directly or via French< Latin
denomination-
<
denominat-
(see
denominate
)
]
de·nom·i·na·tion·al
adjective
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