denominate

UK/dɪˈnɒmɪneɪt/US/di'nɒmineit/

GREC2

Definitions

To express (an amount) in a particular currency or unit

以某种货币/单位计价

To give a name to; to designate

命名，称呼

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

de-down, away, reversal

nominname

-ateto make, having

=denominate

de- (completely) + nomin (name) + -ate = 'to name fully, to assign a name/value to.' Mostly used in finance: debt denominated in dollars is debt named in dollar units. The base verb behind denomination.

Root nomin still carries 38 more words

Example Sentences

1.
The bonds are denominated in euros.
2.
The contract is denominated in US dollars.

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