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Definition of denominate verb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

     

    denominate

     verb
    verb
    NAmE//dɪˈnɑməˌneɪt//
     
    Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they denominate
     
    he / she / it denominates
     
    past simple denominated
     
    -ing form denominating
     
     
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  1. 1denominate something (in something) to express an amount of money using a particular unit The loan was denominated in pounds sterling.
  2. 2denominate somebody (as) something (formal) to give something a particular name or description These payments are denominated as “fees” rather than “salary.”
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