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naming

name
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [neym]
    • /neɪm/
    • /neɪm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [neym]
    • /neɪm/

Definitions of naming word

  • noun naming a word or a combination of words by which a person, place, or thing, a body or class, or any object of thought is designated, called, or known. 1
  • noun naming mere designation, as distinguished from fact: He was a king in name only. 1
  • noun naming an appellation, title, or epithet, applied descriptively, in honor, abuse, etc. 1
  • noun naming a reputation of a particular kind given by common opinion: to protect one's good name. 1
  • noun naming a distinguished, famous, or great reputation; fame: to make a name for oneself. 1
  • noun naming a widely known or famous person; celebrity: She's a name in show business. 1
See all 30 definitions of naming

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Origin of naming

First appearance:

before 900
One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English; Old English nama; cognate with German Name, Gothic namô; akin to Old Norse nafn, Latin nōmen, Greek ónoma, Old Irish ainm, Polish imię, Czech jméno

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Parts of speech for Naming

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Naming

naming popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

naming usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for naming

noun naming

  • identification — an act or instance of identifying; the state of being identified.
  • designation — A designation is a description, name, or title that is given to someone or something. Designation is the fact of giving that description, name, or title.
  • nomenclature — a set or system of names or terms, as those used in a particular science or art, by an individual or community, etc.
  • christening — A christening is a Christian ceremony in which a baby is made a member of the Christian church and is officially given his or her name. Compare baptism.
  • baptism — A baptism is a Christian ceremony in which a person is baptized. Compare christening.

adjective naming

  • baptismal — Baptismal means relating to or connected with baptism.
  • quoting — to repeat (a passage, phrase, etc.) from a book, speech, or the like, as by way of authority, illustration, etc.
All 7 Synonyms of naming

Related words

  • appellation

    An appellation is a name or title that a person, place, or thing is given.

  • collective noun

    A collective noun is a noun such as 'family' or 'team' that refers to a group of people or things.

  • -mobile

    indicating a vehicle designed for a particular person or purpose

  • blank endorsement

    an endorsement on a bill of exchange, cheque, etc, naming no payee and thus making the endorsed sum payable to the bearer

  • christening

    A christening is a Christian ceremony in which a baby is made a member of the Christian church and is officially given his or her name. Compare baptism.

  • denomination

    A particular denomination is a particular religious group which has slightly different beliefs from other groups within the same faith.
All related words to naming

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