common denominator
noun
1
: a common multiple of the denominators of a number of fractions
2
: a common trait or theme
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Drugs seem to be the common denominator in these crimes.
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The common denominator is that algorithmic management slices work into the smallest possible units or microtasks – a process known as deskilling, which has been the core practice seen in assembly lines for more than a century.
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Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Just remember that the common denominator is the child.
—Jann Blackstone, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
The common denominator in success or failure ... (is) going to be the availability of the alternative zero, or more likely near-zero, greenhouse gas emission fuels.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
Basque Animation Drivers and Challenges In industry terms, however, the three titles share common denominators, underscoring growth drivers for the regional sector.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
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Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Just remember that the common denominator is the child.
—Jann Blackstone, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
The common denominator in success or failure ... (is) going to be the availability of the alternative zero, or more likely near-zero, greenhouse gas emission fuels.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
Basque Animation Drivers and Challenges In industry terms, however, the three titles share common denominators, underscoring growth drivers for the regional sector.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for common denominator
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“Common denominator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/common%20denominator. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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