as in similarity
a point which two or more things share in common
the only common denominator between the novel and the movie allegedly based on it appears to be the name of the main character
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During the production process, the crew tried to search for a common denominator that could represent the aspirations of all Taiwanese people.
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Nectar Gan, CNN, 4 Aug. 2024
Cardmembers marveled over how perfectly tailored the trip was, the friends made and the good times had, and the many unique and special experiences that came from the one common denominator of a Chase United card.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 July 2024
Simply put, Jerusalem and Ramallah have not yet found a lowest common denominator.
—Michael J. Koplow, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2014
Now, of course, another common denominator will be that both boldly stepped aside—perhaps against their instincts to cling to the presidency—for the good of the country and their party.
—Mark K. Updegrove, ABC News, 23 July 2024
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Nectar Gan, CNN, 4 Aug. 2024
Cardmembers marveled over how perfectly tailored the trip was, the friends made and the good times had, and the many unique and special experiences that came from the one common denominator of a Chase United card.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 July 2024
Simply put, Jerusalem and Ramallah have not yet found a lowest common denominator.
—Michael J. Koplow, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2014
Now, of course, another common denominator will be that both boldly stepped aside—perhaps against their instincts to cling to the presidency—for the good of the country and their party.
—Mark K. Updegrove, ABC News, 23 July 2024
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