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
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Protestants flourished in the democratic decades since the end of the U.S.S.R. Baptists are the third largest denomination in Ukraine.
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Peter Pomerantsev, TIME, 20 Apr. 2024
As denominations across America consider the meaning of Good Friday and Easter this weekend, Nashville’s music infrastructure has drummers, producers, marketers and label executives working on their secular product in old churches that have been resurrected for a different purpose.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2024
Blockchain technology allows peer-to-peer transactions between individuals irregardless of geographic locales, language barriers, Fiat currency denominations, and other external factors.
—Maria Paula Fernandez, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
February 14 marks the start of Lent, a 40-day religious celebration observed by many Christian denominations, including Catholic, Anglican and Orthodox traditions.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 17 Jan. 2024
In time, the bets became more frequent and of higher denominations, amounting to thousands of wagers.
—Tony Saavedra, Orange County Register, 11 Apr. 2024
The White House is fine offending, even targeting Catholics, Christians of all denominations.
—Fox News, 2 Apr. 2024
Traditions and religious rituals for Easter vary among denominations and across the globe, but many Christians observe the holiday through church services and prayer.
—USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2024
The end date for lent varies by faith denomination.
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Mar. 2024
Peter Pomerantsev, TIME, 20 Apr. 2024
As denominations across America consider the meaning of Good Friday and Easter this weekend, Nashville’s music infrastructure has drummers, producers, marketers and label executives working on their secular product in old churches that have been resurrected for a different purpose.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2024
Blockchain technology allows peer-to-peer transactions between individuals irregardless of geographic locales, language barriers, Fiat currency denominations, and other external factors.
—Maria Paula Fernandez, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
February 14 marks the start of Lent, a 40-day religious celebration observed by many Christian denominations, including Catholic, Anglican and Orthodox traditions.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 17 Jan. 2024
In time, the bets became more frequent and of higher denominations, amounting to thousands of wagers.
—Tony Saavedra, Orange County Register, 11 Apr. 2024
The White House is fine offending, even targeting Catholics, Christians of all denominations.
—Fox News, 2 Apr. 2024
Traditions and religious rituals for Easter vary among denominations and across the globe, but many Christians observe the holiday through church services and prayer.
—USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2024
The end date for lent varies by faith denomination.
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Mar. 2024
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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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