naming
ˈneɪmɪŋ
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Definition of naming - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
term assignmentTECH.act and conventions for giving labels to thingsTECH.
  • Consistent naming helps scientists classify newly discovered species.
2.
ceremonyritual where a person's name is given
  • The naming ceremony was attended by the whole family.
baptism christening dedication

Adjective

labelinggiving a name to someone or something
  • The naming ceremony was a joyful event.
designating labeling
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Expressions with naming

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event where someone is officially given a name
We attended the baby's naming ceremony last weekend.
planned set of rules used to choose names for related things
Our file naming scheme makes it easy to find old reports.
system of rules for naming things so names give useful information
The naming convention helps us find files quickly.
system that connects easy-to-read labels to hidden technical addresses or identifiers
The domain name system is a key naming service for the internet.

Origin of naming

Old English, nama (name) + -ing (gerund)

Terms with naming included in their meaning

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naming
name given to a male child
thosepron.
grammar
plural pronoun naming a group described by a following phrase
honor naming
receive a name in honor of someone or something
dedication
used when naming or dedicating something to show respect for someone
wildlife naming
bird active during the night
ironic naming
incorrectly or undeservedly referred to by a name
neutral naming
commonly referred to by a specific name
naming
the name or title currently assigned

Examples of naming in a sentence

  • Cultural traditions influence the naming of children in many societies.
  • The naming was held at the local church.
  • During the naming, the baby received a traditional name.
  • The naming rights were sold to a corporation.
  • Naming conventions vary across different cultures.

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  1. French:dénomination, de dénomination, ...
  2. German:Benennung, benennend, ...
  3. Italian:denominazione, di denominazione, ...
  4. Spanish:denominación, ceremonia de nombramiento, ...
  5. Portuguese:nomeação, denominação, ...
  6. Chinese:命名, 命名的, ...
  7. Japanese:命名, 命名の, ...
  8. Arabic:التَّسْمِيَة, تسمية, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַתַּן שֵׁמוֹת, מַתַּן שֵׁם, ...
  10. Russian:наименование, именующий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:найменування, іменний, ...
  12. Hindi:नामकरण, नामकरण समारोह, ...
name
neɪm

Definition of name - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
identity labelword by which a person or thing is known
  • Everyone admired her unique name..
designation title
2.
public imagereputation or standing of a person or thing
  • He has a good name in the industry.
reputation repute standing

Verb

tr.
1.
identificationgive an identifying word or label to someone or something
  • They decided to name their baby Emma.
designate label
2.
employmentappoint someone to a position
  • He was named as the new director of the department..
appoint designate
3.
identifytell people who someone is by giving their known label
  • The article named the suspect in the case.
identify label
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poor reputation or lack of respect
The scandal gave the company a bad name.
give something the same name as another thing
The street was named after a famous musician.
person or thing very well known
The Beatles are a household name in music history.
identify people involved in secretive activities
The witness was asked to name names during the trial.
be physically marked with someone's name
The book had his name on the cover.
be known by people for something negative or bad
That restaurant has a bad name for slow service.

Origin of name

Old English, nama (name)

Examples of name in a sentence

  • The brand's name became famous worldwide.
  • She built a name for herself in academia.
  • The brand's name suffered after the scandal.
  • Each user must have a unique name.
  • The database requires a name for each entry.
  • He's a name in the fashion industry.

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  1. French:nom, nommer, ...
  2. German:Name, nennen, ...
  3. Italian:nome, chiamare, ...
  4. Spanish:denominación, llamar, ...
  5. Portuguese:nome, chamar, ...
  6. Chinese:名字, 命名, ...
  7. Japanese:名前, 名付ける, ...
  8. Arabic:اِسْم, سَمَّى, ...
  9. Hebrew:שֵׁם, לִקְרוֹא בְּשֵׁם, ...
  10. Russian:имя, назвать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ім'я, називати, ...
  12. Hindi:नाम, नाम देना, ...

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