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Denomination

GravedePeralta

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Spanish
I have an issue with the abbreviation of the word "denomination" within the context of slot machines gaming. Is it correct to use "denom." as its abbreviation even if it has a religious connotation?
It isn't a common abbreviation so it is quite likely your readers won't immediately know what you mean, nor do I know that you could say that it is "correct". But I would not say that it is wrong, even though when used as an abbreviation for "denomination" it usually (always?) means religious denomination.

I have also heard it used for "denominator" in fractions (with "num" being the numerator).

Quite honestly, if people understand what you mean, you can use whatever abbreviation you like (but not on this forum, please. We have rules about that 👁 Smile :)
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I think "denomination" might be more common than one thinks in gambling circuits, including card games. I've definitely encountered it playing poker.
I didn't know slot macines took bills (see sdg's reference in #5). I don't think I've heard "denomination" used for coins, which of course doesn't mean it isn't.
You can pay with a previous payout ticket, your member card, or cash. Often (if not always), the previous payout ticket will go in the same slot the cash can be inserted. Most machines take $5, $10, $20, $50, $100 dollar bills, though some also take $1, too.
See: How to Play Slot Machines
Note: I do not partake of this particular method of separating people from their money, but I saw it during a brief visit to a casino to satisfy my curiosity.
I believe the nickel slots are a thing of the past.👁 Oops! :oops:
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