name
(nām)n.
1.
a. A word or words by which an entity is designated and distinguished from others.
b. A word or group of words used to describe or evaluate, often disparagingly: Don't call me names.
2. Representation or repute, as opposed to reality: a democracy in name, a police state in fact.
3.
a. A reputation: has a bad name.
b. A distinguished reputation: made a name for himself as a drummer.
4. 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, office, or honor. See Synonyms at appoint.
5. To specify or fix: We need to name the time for our meeting.
adj. Informal
Idioms: Well-known by a name: a name performer.
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.
nam′a·ble, name′a·ble adj.
nam′er n.
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naming
(ˈneɪmɪŋ)n
the act of giving a name to someone or something
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
| Noun | 1. |  naming - the verbal act of naming; "the part he failed was the naming of state capitals"speech act - the use of language to perform some act acrophony - naming a letter of the alphabet by using a word whose initial sound is the sound represented by that letter numeration - naming numbers denotation, indication - the act of indicating or pointing out by name specification - naming explicitly |
| 2. |  naming - the act of putting a person into a non-elective position; "the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee"decision, determination, conclusion - the act of making up your mind about something; "the burden of decision was his"; "he drew his conclusions quickly" nomination - the act of officially naming a candidate; "the Republican nomination for Governor" co-optation, co-option - the act of appointing summarily (with or without the appointee's consent) delegacy - the appointment of a delegate ordinance, ordination - the act of ordaining; the act of conferring (or receiving) holy orders; "the rabbi's family was present for his ordination" recognition - designation by the chair granting a person the right to speak in a deliberative body; "he was unable to make his motion because he couldn't get recognition by the chairman" | |
| Adj. | 1. | naming - inclined to or serving for the giving of names; "the appellative faculty of children"; "the appellative function of some primitive rites" denotative, denotive - having the power of explicitly denoting or designating or naming |
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