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denominator

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de·nom·i·na·tor  (d-nm-ntr)
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. An average level or standard: The success of the film demonstrates the denominator of public taste.

denominator [dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪtə]
n
1. (Mathematics) the divisor of a fraction, as 8 in ⅞ Compare numerator [1]
2. Archaic a person or thing that denominates or designates

denominator  (d-nm-ntr)
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.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.denominator - the divisor of a fraction
divisor - the number by which a dividend is divided
common denominator - an integer that is a common multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions
Translations
denominator [dɪˈnɒmɪneɪtəʳ] N (Math) → denominador m
see also common C
denominator [dɪˈnɒmɪneɪtər] n (MATHEMATICS)dénominateur m
denominator
n (Math) → Nenner m
denominator [dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪtəʳ] n (Math) → denominatore m
denominator [dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪtəʳ] n (Math) → denominatore m


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And how many companies are teetering on the edge of bankruptcy as a result of that denominator being applied?
Bland brands aimed at the lowest common denominator are a more recent development.
Thus dividing diplomas awarded (the numerator) by 9th graders three years earlier (the denominator) yields an artificially low graduation rate because the denominator has been exaggerated.
 
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