denominate

(dē näm′ə nāt′, di-; for adj., usually, -nit)

to give a specified name to; call

Origin: < L denominatus, pp. of denominare, to name < de-, intens. + nominare: see nominate

adjective

being used to quantify a unit of measure: “15” in “15 feet” is a denominate number

See denominate in American Heritage Dictionary 4

transitive verb de·nom·i·nat·ed, de·nom·i·nat·ing, de·nom·i·nates

To issue or express in terms of a given monetary unit: securities that are denominated in dollars or yen.
To give a name to; designate.

adjective (-ə-nĭt)

Of or relating to a quantity as a multiple of a unit: 12 in 12 pounds is denominate.

Origin:

Origin: Latin dēnōmināre, dēnōmināt-

Origin: : dē-, de-

Origin: + nōmināre, to name (from nōmen, nōmin-, name; see nō̆-men- in Indo-European roots)

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