denominate

IPA/dɪˈnɒmɪneɪt/
KK[dɪnˈɑmənˌet]IPA/dɪˈnɑːmɪneɪt/

denominate — verb

  • denominatepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • denominateshe / she / it
  • denominatedpast simple
  • denominating-ing form

1. to state the value of a financial product, debt, or sale using a particular kind

1.動詞及物C1
釋義

to state the value of a financial product, debt, or sale using a particular kind of money as the unit of measurement

例句

The construction company signed a contract denominated in euros, not pesos.

passive: be denominated in [currency]

Imani asked the bank to open an account denominated in Canadian dollars.

同義詞
  • express

    more general — can mean showing value in any terms, not just currency

  • quote

    focuses on giving a specific price or exchange rate

  • value

    means determining how much something is worth, often in a currency

文法句型

be denominated in [currency]

用法筆記

Almost always used in the passive form (be denominated in + currency). The subject is typically a financial instrument such as a bond, loan, or contract, or a commercial transaction.

常見錯誤

❌The price was denominated at fifty dollars.
✅The price was set at fifty dollars.
💡'denominate' refers to the unit (euros, dollars), not the specific number.
❌She denominated the cost in her report.
✅She stated the cost in her report.
💡'denominate' is used for currency denomination, not for expressing costs in general.

2. to formally identify a person, thing, or concept by assigning an official name o

2.動詞及物C2
釋義

to formally identify a person, thing, or concept by assigning an official name or placing them into a recognized category

例句

The drink can only be denominated vodka if it meets the strict production rules.

passive: be denominated + [product name]

In the company records, Quan's role was denominated 'senior engineer'.

同義詞
  • designate

    similar formality; focuses on selecting someone or something for a particular role or purpose

  • classify

    focuses on placing into a category rather than assigning a specific name

  • term

    also formal but used more for describing something with a word or phrase

  • label

    informal by comparison; suggests attaching a descriptive tag

文法句型

be denominated + [name/title]

be denominated as + [category]

用法筆記

Commonly used in legal, regulatory, or formal classification contexts. The active voice is rare in everyday speech; the passive pattern (be denominated + title or category) is much more frequent.

常見錯誤

❌They denominated the puppy Max.
✅They named the puppy Max.
💡'denominate' sounds unnatural for everyday naming; use 'name' or 'call'.
❌The teacher denominated the students as beginners.
✅The teacher classified the students as beginners.
💡'denominate' is too formal for classroom contexts.