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name is the dictionary form of name's Definition of name
name has definitions from the field of linguistics |
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[ noun ] (linguistics) a language unit by which a person or thing is known
Examples "his name really is George Washington" "those are two names for the same thing" |
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[ noun ] by the sanction or authority of
Examples "halt in the name of the law" |
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[ verb ] assign a specified, proper name to
Synonyms Examples "They named their son David" "The new school was named after the famous Civil Rights leader" |
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[ noun ] a person's reputation
Examples "he wanted to protect his good name" |
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[ noun ] a well-known or notable person
Synonyms Examples "they studied all the great names in the history of France" "she is an important figure in modern music" |
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[ noun ] family based on male descent
Synonyms Examples "he had no sons and there was no one to carry on his name" |
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[ verb ] give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property
Synonyms Examples "Many senators were named in connection with the scandal" "The almanac identifies the auspicious months" |
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[ verb ] mention and identify by name
Examples "name your accomplices!" |
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[ verb ] charge with a task or function
Synonyms Examples "appoint someone president" "nominate a committee" |
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[ verb ] give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
Synonyms Examples "List the states west of the Mississippi" |
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[ noun ] a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
Synonyms Examples "sticks and stones may break my bones but names can never hurt me" |
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[ verb ] determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis
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