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denominating

denominating is the present participle and gerund of denominate.

Meaning of denominate

Verb

denominate (third-person singular simple present denominates, present participle denominating, simple past and past participle denominated)

  1. To name; to designate.
    • On the contrary thoſe other Paſſions, commonly denominated ſelfiſh, both produce different Sentiments in each Individual, according to his particular Situation; […]1751, David Hume, “Section IX. Conclusion of the Whole.”, in An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals, London: […] A[ndrew] Millar, […], →OCLC, page 179
    Synonyms:
    bename
  2. To express in a denomination (i.e., a monetary unit).
    • Oil is denominated in dollars, so changes in the strength of the dollar affect oil prices everywhere.

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Questions about denominating

What is denominating the present participle and gerund of?
Denominating is the present participle and gerund of denominate.

Words near denominating in the dictionary

  1. denominally
  2. denominals
  3. denominate
  4. denominated
  5. denominates
  6. denominating
  7. denomination
  8. denomination effect
  9. denomination effects
  10. denominational
  11. denominationalisation

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