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denominations
1
a specific name for someone or something that belongs only to them
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2
a unit of value, especially monetary value
3
a distinct branch or or subgroup within a larger religious tradition, characterized by specific beliefs, practices, and organizational structures
- The Catholic Church is the largest denomination within Christianity, with millions of followers worldwide.
- The Protestant denomination has several branches, including Lutheran, Baptist, and Methodist.
- Within Islam, Sunni and Shia are the two major denominations, each with its own interpretations of Islamic teachings.
- The denomination's leadership met to discuss theological issues and organizational policies.
- She converted to a new denomination of Christianity after studying its beliefs and practices.
4
the numerical value or rank of a card, typically represented by numbers or symbols on the card's face
In card games, denomination refers to the value or rank assigned to each card within a suit. For example, in a standard deck, the denominations include numbers, 2 through 10, and face cards, jack, queen, king, as well as the ace, which can be high or low depending on the game. The denomination determines a card's worth in relation to other cards in the game. In some games, the denomination can be more important than the suit, while in others, both the suit and the denomination may play a role in determining a hand's strength.