Definitions

common denominator

NOUN

common factor

Synonyms

WEAK

common divisor common measure denominator numerator

Example Sentences

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Some on Wall Street have cited a common denominator driving trading in bitcoin and some stocks, most notably speculative plays like those focused on quantum computing.

From MarketWatch

New York is projected throughout the show, but the GPS coordinates are more precisely those of an American musical that has lost its way trying to appeal to the lowest common denominator.

From Los Angeles Times

The difficulties grow even more pronounced when discussing those highly visible sculptures that are usually committee-approved, intentionally uncontroversial and frequently appeal to the lowest common denominator: art in public.

From The Wall Street Journal

They have no minimum requirements and little common denominator except excluding coal and tobacco producers.

From Barron's

The common denominator is that there is a problem at Ibrox.

From BBC