What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
name
Example
My name is Sarah. [name: noun]
Example
The company changed its name to reflect its new direction. [name: noun]
Example
Please name three countries in South America. [name: verb]
denomination
Example
He belongs to the Baptist denomination. [denomination: noun]
Example
This coin is of a different denomination than the others. [denomination: noun]
Example
The book is classified under the science fiction denomination. [denomination: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Name is more common and versatile in everyday language, while denomination is less common and more specific to certain contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between name and denomination?
Denomination is more formal and technical than name, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
