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[ noun ] the verbal act of naming
Examples "the part he failed was the naming of state capitals" Related terms speech_act designation numeration specifying indication specification acrophony name name identify |
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[ adjective ] inclined to or serving for the giving of names
Synonyms Examples "the appellative faculty of children" "the appellative function of some primitive rites" Related terms |
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[ noun ] the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
Synonyms Examples "the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee" Related terms decision nomination delegacy ordination co-option recognition delegate name |
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