as in to name
to give a name to
stargazing is nothing more than that, and denominating it as astrology does not make it a science
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The dollar has a privileged position in the global financial system, as most international transactions are denominated in the currency.
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Emily Kilcrease, Foreign Affairs, 7 May 2024
The reversal in the BNB flywheel would severely hammer Binance’s balance sheet and endanger its ability to cover operating costs denominated in fiat currencies.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 13 June 2023
Foreign currency exchange rate gains generated from bonds issued by Berkshire Hathaway and denominated in British Pounds, euros, and Japanese Yen were partially offset the acquisition expenses.
—Bill Stone, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
Indeed, his birthday was denominated as February 11, 1731, under the Julian calendar in use at the time.
—The Editors, National Review, 19 Feb. 2024
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Emily Kilcrease, Foreign Affairs, 7 May 2024
The reversal in the BNB flywheel would severely hammer Binance’s balance sheet and endanger its ability to cover operating costs denominated in fiat currencies.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 13 June 2023
Foreign currency exchange rate gains generated from bonds issued by Berkshire Hathaway and denominated in British Pounds, euros, and Japanese Yen were partially offset the acquisition expenses.
—Bill Stone, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
Indeed, his birthday was denominated as February 11, 1731, under the Julian calendar in use at the time.
—The Editors, National Review, 19 Feb. 2024
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