denominate

[dih-nom-uh-neyt] /dɪˈnɒm əˌneɪt/
verb (used with object), denominated, denominating.
1.
to give a name to; denote; designate.
Origin
1545-55; < Latin dēnōminātus (past participle of dēnōmināre), equivalent to dē- de- + nōminātus; see nominate
Related forms
undenominated, adjective
Examples from the web for denominate
  • The policy providers, however, denominate or treat the claimed amounts as cash surrender value.
  • If the results do not match, use another method to denominate the currency.
  • Storm had failed to denominate the procedural rule under which its motion was filed.
British Dictionary definitions for denominate

denominate

verb (dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪt)
1.
(transitive) to give a specific name to; designate
adjective (dɪˈnɒmɪnɪt; -ˌneɪt)
2.
(maths) (of a number) representing a multiple of a unit of measurement: 4 is the denominate number in 4 miles
Derived Forms
denominable, adjective
Word Origin
C16: from de- + Latin nōmināre to call by name; see nominate
Word Origin and History for denominate
v.

1550s, from Latin denominatus, past participle of denominare "to name" (see denomination). Related: Denominated; denominating.