Meanings (ES + gloss)
nominal
Of, resembling, relating to, or consisting of a name or names.
nominal
Of or relating to the presumed or approximate value, rather than the actual value.
The nominal voltage is 1.5 V, but the actual figure is usually higher.
the nominal yield of a nuclear weapon
nominal
Of or relating to a noun or word group that functions as a noun.
This sentence contains a nominal phrase.
en fa • normal
According to plan or design.
Apart from the slightly high temperature, all the readings from the spacecraft are nominal.
We'll just do a nominal flight check.
nominal
Without adjustment to remove the effects of inflation.
My employer does not understand how low my nominal wage is.
The nominal GNP of this country is pretty low.
Phrases
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