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Meaning of naming

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

naming

Pronunciation:/ˈneɪmɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. (ditransitive) To give a name to.

    Example: One visitor named Hou Yugang said he was not too concerned about climate change and Baishui’s melting.

  2. To mention, specify.

    Example: He named his demands.

  3. To identify as relevant or important

    Example: naming the problem

  4. To publicly implicate.

    Example: The painter was named as an accomplice.

noun

Definitions

  1. The process of giving names to things.

  2. A ritual or ceremony in which a person's name is given or announced.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Giving a name to a person or thing.