denominator — [dē näm′ə nāt΄ər, dinäm′ə nāt΄ər] n. 1. Now Rare a person or thing that denominates 2. a shared characteristic 3. the usual level; standard 4. Math. the term below or to the right of the line in a fraction; the divisor of the numerator [7 is the… … English World dictionary
denominator — noun Date: circa 1542 1. the part of a fraction that is below the line and that functions as the divisor of the numerator 2. a. a shared trait < a common denominator > b. the average level (as of taste or opinion) ; standard … New Collegiate Dictionary
Lowest common denominator — This article is about mathematics. For computers, see Lowest common denominator (computers). In mathematics, the lowest common denominator or least common denominator (abbreviated LCD) is the least common multiple of the denominators of a set of… … Wikipedia
lowestcommon denominator — low·est common denominator (lōʹĭst) n. 1. See least common denominator. 2. a. The most basic, least sophisticated level of taste, sensibility, or opinion among a group of people. b. The group having such taste, sensibility, or opinion: “The press … Universalium
lowest common denominator — noun 1. : the lowest common multiple of two or more denominators 2. : something (as a quality or level of taste) that typifies or is common, acceptable, or comprehensible to all or the greatest possible number of individuals the committee system… … Useful english dictionary
United States — a republic in the N Western Hemisphere comprising 48 conterminous states, the District of Columbia, and Alaska in North America, and Hawaii in the N Pacific. 267,954,767; conterminous United States, 3,022,387 sq. mi. (7,827,982 sq. km); with… … Universalium
Connected Mathematics — is a comprehensive, problem centered curriculum designed for all students in grades 6 8 based on the NCTM standards. The curriculum was developed by the Connected Mathematics Project (CMP) at Michigan State University and funded by the National… … Wikipedia
map — mappable, adj. mapper, n. /map/, n., v., mapped, mapping. n. 1. a representation, usually on a flat surface, as of the features of an area of the earth or a portion of the heavens, showing them in their respective forms, sizes, and relationships… … Universalium
Map — /map/, n. Walter, c1140 1209?, Welsh ecclesiastic, poet, and satirist. Also, Mapes /mayps, may peez/. * * * I Graphic representation, drawn to scale and usually on a flat surface, of features usually geographic, geologic, or geopolitical of an… … Universalium
MAP — See modified American plan. * * * I Graphic representation, drawn to scale and usually on a flat surface, of features usually geographic, geologic, or geopolitical of an area of the Earth or of any celestial body. Globes are maps represented on… … Universalium
Decimal — For other uses, see Decimal (disambiguation). This article aims to be an accessible introduction. For the mathematical definition, see Decimal representation. Numeral systems by culture Hindu Arabic numerals Western Arabic (Hindu numerals)… … Wikipedia