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denominator the bottom line of a fraction; the base population on which population rates such as birth and death rates are calculated. denominator Epidemiology The lower part of a fraction used to calculate a rate or ratio; in a rate, the denominator is usually the population–or population experience, as in person-yrs, etc. at risk How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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And how many companies are teetering on the edge of bankruptcy as a result of that denominator being applied? Bland brands aimed at the lowest common denominator are a more recent development. Thus dividing diplomas awarded (the numerator) by 9th graders three years earlier (the denominator) yields an artificially low graduation rate because the denominator has been exaggerated. |
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