Definition of "denominator" []

• Mathematics The expression written below the line in a common fraction that indicates the number of parts into which one whole is divided. (noun)
• A common trait or characteristic. (noun)
• An average level or standard: The success of the film demonstrates the denominator of public taste. (noun)

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• "A common denominator is that statistically, chances are that most of the cases of domestic violence are not even recorded."
• "The denominator is definitely the number of our troops killed."
• "In addition, each robot has a different type of vehicle shape, but they all have a basically humanoid alternative form — so the common denominator is the humanoid form rather than the vehicle form."