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
Synonyms of denomination
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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Rigby explained that Presbyterianism, as a product of the Protestant Reformation, is a denomination open to change.
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Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Iranian banks started distributing a 10-million rial bill last month, the largest denomination note in its history, as authorities sought to contain inflation and meet demands for hard cash.
—Anniek Bao,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Gold coins are often easier to sell than gold bars because they are widely recognized, easy to verify and come in smaller denominations.
—Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026
Echeverria, who is a part of the social justice committee at the Universalist church, said the church — a relatively new denomination that focuses on social justice issues — teaches about humanity and showing up for society’s most vulnerable.
—Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
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Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Iranian banks started distributing a 10-million rial bill last month, the largest denomination note in its history, as authorities sought to contain inflation and meet demands for hard cash.
—Anniek Bao,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Gold coins are often easier to sell than gold bars because they are widely recognized, easy to verify and come in smaller denominations.
—Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026
Echeverria, who is a part of the social justice committee at the Universalist church, said the church — a relatively new denomination that focuses on social justice issues — teaches about humanity and showing up for society’s most vulnerable.
—Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Denomination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/denomination. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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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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