named

name  (nm)

n.

1. A word or words by which an entity is designated and distinguished from others.

2. A word or group of words used to describe or evaluate, often disparagingly.

3. Representation or repute, as opposed to reality: a democracy in name, a police state in fact.

4.

a. A reputation: has a bad name.

b. A distinguished reputation: made a name for himself as a drummer.

5. An illustrious or outstanding person: joined several famous names for a photograph. See Synonyms at celebrity.

tr.v. named, nam·ing, names

1. To give a name to: named the child after both grandparents.

2. To mention, specify, or cite by name: named the primary colors.

3. To call by an epithet: named them all cowards.

4. To nominate for or appoint to a duty, an office, or an honor. See Synonyms at appoint.

5. To specify or fix: We need to name the time for our meeting.

adj. Informal

Well-known by a name: a name performer.

Idioms:

in the name of

1. By the authority of: Open up in the name of the law!

2. For the reason of; using as a reason: grisly experiments performed in the name of science.

to (one's) name

Belonging to one: I don't have a hat to my name.

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[Middle English, from Old English nama; see n-men- in Indo-European roots.]

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nama·ble, namea·ble adj.

namer n.

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named

adjective

1. called, christened, known as, dubbed, termed, styled, labelled, entitled, denominated, baptized He was named John.

2. nominated, chosen, picked, commissioned, mentioned, identified, selected, appointed, cited, specified, designated, singled out She has been named Business Woman of the Year.