denominator
de|nomi|na|tor /dɪn'ɒmɪneɪtər/ (denominators)
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In mathematics, the denominator is the number which appears under the line in a fraction.
see also common denominator, lowest common denominatorcom|mon de|nomi|na|tor (common denominators)
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In mathematics, a common denominator is a number which can be divided exactly by all the denominators in a group of fractions.
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A common denominator is a characteristic or attitude that is shared by all members of a group of people.
I think the only common denominator of success is hard work.
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see also lowest common denominatorlow|est com|mon de|nomi|na|tor (lowest common denominators)
1 [N-COUNT] usu sing
If you describe a plan or policy as the lowest common denominator, you are critical of it because it has been deliberately made too simple so that nobody will disagree.
Although the plan received unanimous approval, this does not mean that it represents the lowest common denominator.
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If you say that something is designed to appeal to the lowest common denominator, you are critical of it because it is designed to be liked by the majority of people.
Tabloid newspapers pander to the lowest common denominator.
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In mathematics, the lowest common denominator is the smallest number that all the numbers on the bottom of a particular group of fractions can be divided into. (TECHNICAL)
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In mathematics, the denominator is the number which appears under the line in a fraction.
see also common denominator, lowest common denominatorcom|mon de|nomi|na|tor (common denominators)
1 [N-COUNT]
In mathematics, a common denominator is a number which can be divided exactly by all the denominators in a group of fractions.
2 [N-COUNT]
A common denominator is a characteristic or attitude that is shared by all members of a group of people.
I think the only common denominator of success is hard work.
3
see also lowest common denominatorlow|est com|mon de|nomi|na|tor (lowest common denominators)
1 [N-COUNT] usu sing
If you describe a plan or policy as the lowest common denominator, you are critical of it because it has been deliberately made too simple so that nobody will disagree.
Although the plan received unanimous approval, this does not mean that it represents the lowest common denominator.
2 [N-COUNT] usu sing
If you say that something is designed to appeal to the lowest common denominator, you are critical of it because it is designed to be liked by the majority of people.
Tabloid newspapers pander to the lowest common denominator.
3 [N-COUNT]
In mathematics, the lowest common denominator is the smallest number that all the numbers on the bottom of a particular group of fractions can be divided into. (TECHNICAL)