denominate

[ dih-nom-uh-neyt ]

/ dɪˈnɒm əˌneɪt /

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verb (used with object), de·nom·i·nat·ed, de·nom·i·nat·ing.

to give a name to; denote; designate.

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Origin of denominate

1545–55; <Latin dēnōminātus (past participle of dēnōmināre), equivalent to dē-de- + nōminātus;see nominate

OTHER WORDS FROM denominate

un·de·nom·i·nat·ed, adjective

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How to use denominate in a sentence

Inside was a stunning collection of corporate bond certificates denominated in U.S. dollars, Hong Kong dollars and euros.
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Most of the borrowing by Italian firms is denominated in euros.
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The most important donations were not denominated in dollars, but in hours.
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The disturbances which took place there, and which were denominated the "Rebecca riots," were equally singular and unexpected.
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The Greeks and Latins denominated it cynocephalus, because its muzzle resembles that of a dog.
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He is denominated the crab-dog, because he principally feeds upon crabs and other crustaceous animals.
Buffon's Natural History. Volume IX (of 10)|Georges Louis Leclerc de Buffon
But Mary firmly held her hand, and led her on through the long hall, into a room which they usually denominated "the best room."
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Harrow is called Ida, as his friends are denominated by fictitious names.
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British Dictionary definitions for denominate

denominate

verb (dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪt)

(tr) to give a specific name to; designate

adjective (dɪˈnɒmɪnɪt, -ˌneɪt)

maths (of a number) representing a multiple of a unit of measurement4 is the denominate number in 4 miles

Derived forms of denominate

denominable, adjective

Word Origin for denominate

C16: from de- + Latin nōmināre to call by name; see nominate

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