denomination

noun
UK: /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/
US: /dɪˌnɑːmɪˈneɪʃən/

  1. A religious group that has slightly different beliefs from other groups within the same religion.

    1. Our denomination has services every Sunday.
    2. The Presbyterian denomination is known for its strong emphasis on education and social justice.

  2. A unit of money, especially a particular value of coin or bill.

    1. I need small denomination bills for the vending machine.
    2. The bank offers currency exchange in various denominations, catering to international travelers.

  3. The act of giving a name to something.

    1. The denomination of the new species was done by a team of researchers.
    2. Careful thought went into the denomination of the award, reflecting its purpose.

Synonyms

creed unit faith name appellation title sect

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "denomination" in English means: A religious group that has slightly different beliefs from other groups within the same religion., A unit of money, especially a particular value of coin or bill., The act of giving a name to something..

The phonetic transcription of "denomination" is /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/ in British English and /dɪˌnɑːmɪˈneɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "denomination": creed, unit, faith, name, appellation, title, sect.

Example usage of "denomination": "Our denomination has services every Sunday.". More examples on the page.