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denominator
de·nom·i·na·tor D0133300 (dĭ-nŏm′ə-nā′tər)n.1. Mathematics The expression written below the line in a common fraction that indicates the number of parts into which one whole is divided.2. A common trait or characteristic.3. A determining factor or standard: "The tie is probably the single most important denominator of social status for a man in the United States today" (John Molloy).denominator (dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪtə) n1. (Mathematics) the divisor of a fraction, as 8 in . Compare numerator12. archaic a person or thing that denominates or designatesde•nom•i•na•tor (dɪˈnɒm əˌneɪ tər) n. 1. the term of a fraction, usu. written under or after the line, that indicates the number of equal parts into which the unit is divided; divisor. Compare numerator (def. 1). 2. something held in common; standard. [1535–45; < Medieval Latin] de·nom·i·na·tor (dĭ-nŏm′ə-nā′tər) The number below or to the right of the line in a fraction, indicating the number of equal parts into which one whole is divided. For example, in the fraction 2/7 , 7 is the denominator.ThesaurusNoun | 1. | denominator - the divisor of a fractiondivisor - the number by which a dividend is dividedcommon denominator - an integer that is a common multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions | TranslationsIdiomsSeethe lowest common denominatordenominator
denominator the divisor of a fraction, as 8 in ⅞ denominator[də′näm·ə‚nād·ər] (mathematics) In a fraction, the term that divides the other term (called the numerator), and is written below the line. denominator
de·nom·in·a·tor (dĕ-nom'i-nā'tŏr), The lower portion of a fraction used to calculate a rate or ratio; the population at risk in the calculation of a rate or ratio.denominator Epidemiology The lower part of a fraction used to calculate a rate or ratio; in a rate, the denominator is usually the population–or population experience, as in person-yrs, etc. at riskAcronymsSeeDdenominator Related to denominator: least common denominator, lowest common denominator, common denominatorWords related to denominatornoun the divisor of a fractionRelated Words- divisor
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