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Naming

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈneɪmɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Naming is a noun meaning The process of giving names to things.

Meaning

The process of giving names to things.

More Meanings

  1. A ritual or ceremony in which a person's name is given or announced.
  2. present participle and gerund of name
  3. Giving a name to a person or thing.

Word Forms

Synonyms for naming

Depending on context, synonyms include designation, appointment, appellative, assignment.

designationappointmentappellativeassignment

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include denotative, appellative, designation, assignment, appointment, appellation.

denotativeappellativedesignationassignmentappointmentappellationsurnameidentificationquotedesignatednomenclaturequotingrenamingdesignateidentifycitingdenominationdeclaringdenunciation

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