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adjective

as in designated

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verb

past tense of denominate
as in named
to give a name to stargazing is nothing more than that, and denominating it as astrology does not make it a science

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Recent Examples of denominated
Verb
The big story China's decades-long push for yuan internationalization is getting a lift from the buildout of Hong Kong as a gold trading center — denominated in the Chinese currency. — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026 Square identifies Bitcoin as the payment method while keeping the transaction denominated in dollars within its reporting environment. — Karen Koehler, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026 The plan set a target of increasing the share of bilateral trade conducted in national currencies from 68% in 2024 to 71% by 2026, while also seeking to expand correspondent accounts denominated in national currencies. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026 Businesses in these markets increasingly keep treasury balances dollar-denominated while paying staff and suppliers locally. — Alex Odagiu, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 United have used their RCF — which is denominated in sterling, not dollars — more frequently over the past few seasons since burning through cash reserves during the Covid-19 pandemic. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 13 June 2026 Because a huge share of global finance is either denominated in dollars or runs through US financial institutions, international banks cannot afford to lose access to the American economy. — Quinn Slobodian, The New York Review of Books, 23 May 2026 Sales of dollar- and euro-denominated bonds from developing nations this month are already running some 200% above volumes seen last April, data compiled by Bloomberg shows. — Selcuk Gokoluk, Bloomberg, 19 Apr. 2026 When the dollar weakens and other currencies strengthen, investments denominated in those currencies become more valuable when converted back into dollars. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 4 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denominated
  1. designated
  2. named
  3. specified
  4. termed
  5. called
  6. labeled
  7. dubbed
  8. nominated
Adjective
  • Rounded tables naturally encourage conversation and connection because everyone faces one another equally; there's no designated head of the table, and, as Austin points out, there are no bad seats.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2026
Definition of designated
Verb
  • Four of South Florida's top high school football players have been named finalists for the 2026 CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy, with fans now getting a chance to help decide who will take home the prestigious award.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte and Safe Alliance were named the bank’s 2026 Neighborhood Builders award recipients.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of named
Adjective
  • Those remissions remained in place on the specified products even after Canada imposed retaliatory duties of 15-50 percent on a wide range of American goods, including textiles and apparel, in September.
    — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Developers wanting to build a data center in specified manufacturing districts would have to apply for a special use permit, go before the PZH commission for review, and secure final approval by the board.
    — Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of specified
Verb
  • But two council members are termed out, and a third might be replaced by an election challenger.
    — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Newsom is termed out of office in early January and is openly considering a run for president in 2028.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of termed
Verb
  • But on November 29, 1777, a small group of Spanish settlers moved into the area to establish a civilian agricultural town, called El Pueblo de San Jose, to provide food for the missions and presidios.
    — John Ramos, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Their calculations used a feature of the model called a universal scaling function, which describes how physical quantities with dimensions, such as length, change over cosmic time.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of called
Verb
  • The guides were following a route the company had labeled for use during times of high avalanche danger, according to a report by an independent investigator and snow safety expert commissioned by the company.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Once birds arrive — sometimes in makeshift carriers like McDonald’s bags and Birkenstock boxes — they are transferred into brown paper bags labeled with intake time, collision location and status.
    — Harris Horowitz, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of labeled
Verb
  • At the time, the company said Fauna would become part of a new division dubbed the Personal Robotics Group.
    — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026
  • In addition to its one-off paintwork, the vehicle was outfitted with a matching red-leather interior—dubbed Silver Arrow—with contrasting yellow stitching, and features widened front seats and special Alutex aluminum trim as opposed to carbon fiber.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of dubbed
Verb
  • Trump later nominated her to be associate attorney general, the third-highest ranking Justice Department job.
    — GARY FIELDS, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Following its release in 1967, the film was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including best actor for Hoffman and best actress for Anne Bancroft, and ultimately earned Nichols a statue for best director.
    — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of nominated

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