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
Examples of denomination in a Sentence
People from several different religious denominations participated in the event.
Methodists, Baptists, and other Christian denominations.
It's one of the more conservative denominations.
The kidnappers asked for bills in small denominations.
The gift certificates are available in $5 and $10 denominations.
She spoke with people of many different political denominations.
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How is this different from the Pentecostal denomination?
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Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
The denomination’s belief statement says the office of pastor is limited to men, but there remain disagreements over whether this applies only to the lead pastor or to assistants as well.
—Peter Smith, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
At the time, one teen thought the Rapture — the end times as described by some Christian denominations — had begun.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 9 June 2025
Its leaders invited many voices into the planning for the new museum adjacent to the historic synagogue, including Jewish educators and scholars, rabbis from many denominations, and historically underrepresented voices such as Jews of Color and the LGBTQ+ Jewish community.
—Time, 3 June 2025
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Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
The denomination’s belief statement says the office of pastor is limited to men, but there remain disagreements over whether this applies only to the lead pastor or to assistants as well.
—Peter Smith, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
At the time, one teen thought the Rapture — the end times as described by some Christian denominations — had begun.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 9 June 2025
Its leaders invited many voices into the planning for the new museum adjacent to the historic synagogue, including Jewish educators and scholars, rabbis from many denominations, and historically underrepresented voices such as Jews of Color and the LGBTQ+ Jewish community.
—Time, 3 June 2025
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“Denomination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/denomination. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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denomination
noun
de·nom·i·na·tion
di-ˌnäm-ə-ˈnā-shən
1
: an act of denominating
2
: one of a series of related values each having a special name
a $5 bill represents one denomination of U.S. money
3
: name entry 1 sense 1, designation
especially
: a general name for a class of things
4
: a religious body made up of a number of congregations with similar beliefs
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