Denomination can have different meanings depending on the context. Here are the different meanings of the term:
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Religious denomination: A religious denomination is a subgroup within a religion that operates under a common name and tradition among other activities. It refers to the various Christian denominations (for example, Eastern Orthodox, Catholic, and the many varieties of Protestantism) and the five major branches of Judaism (Karaite Judaism, Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, and Reconstructionist) .
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Value or size of a series of values or sizes: Denomination can also refer to the value or size of a series of values or sizes. For example, it can refer to the value of a particular coin or bill, such as bills in $20 and $50 denominations.
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Name or designation: Denomination can also refer to a particular name for something or someone. For instance, the correct denomination for a crime can be "aggravated murder".
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Unit of value: Denomination can also refer to a unit of value, especially of money.
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Category or type: Denomination can also refer to a way of classifying things by naming the type or value of something. For example, playing cards or groups within the same religious tradition can be categorized by denomination.
In summary, denomination can refer to a religious group, the value or size of a series of values or sizes, a particular name or designation, a unit of value, or a category or type.
