verb
denominate
Denominate (verb) means to give something a name.
verb
1
To give something a name.
2
To state an amount of money in a particular currency or unit.
"Oil is denominated in dollars, so changes in the strength of the dollar affect oil prices everywhere."
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Etymology
PIE word *h₁nómn̥ Inherited from Middle English denominat(e) (“named, called”), borrowed from Latin dēnōminātus, perfect passive participle of dēnōminō, see -ate (etymology 1, 2 and 3). By surface analysis, de- + nominate.
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What is the meaning of denominate?
"denominate" (verb) means to give something a name.
What is another word for denominate?
Other words for "denominate" include designate.
What are the different meanings of denominate?
"denominate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To give something a name; 2. To state an amount of money in a particular currency or unit.
