denominate

/dɪˈnɑmɪˌneɪt/
verb
  1. To give a name to or call something a particular name.
    • In the report, they denominate the project as 'Operation Sunrise'.
    • Scientists denominate this species of butterfly by its Latin name.
    • The committee decided to denominate the new park after the town's founder.
  2. To express a value or amount in a specific unit or currency.
    • The loan was denominated in gold, which made it risky.
    • All prices on the menu are denominated in the local currency.
    • The bonds are denominated in euros, not dollars.
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