naming

Definition of Naming in English :

1. naming

the verbal act of naming

Example Sentences:
'the part he failed was the naming of state capitals'

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

Example Sentences:
'the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee'

3. appellative, naming

inclined to or serving for the giving of names

Example Sentences:
'the appellative faculty of children'
'the appellative function of some primitive rites'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Naming

noun

the act of giving a name to someone or something

baby namings

Two further class 159 namings are planned for this year

n.

1.

a. A word or words by which an entity is designated and distinguished from others.

b. A word or group of words used to describe or evaluate, often disparagingly: Don't call me names.

2. Representation or repute, as opposed to reality: a democracy in name, a police state in fact.

3.

a. A reputation: has a bad name.

b. A distinguished reputation: made a name for himself as a drummer.

4. An illustrious or outstanding person: joined several famous names for a photograph. See Synonyms at celebrity.

tr.v. named, nam·ing, names

1. To give a name to: named the child after both grandparents.

2. To mention, specify, or cite by name: named the primary colors.

3. To call by an epithet: named them all cowards.

4. To nominate for or appoint to a duty, office, or honor. See Synonyms at appoint.

5. To specify or fix: We need to name the time for our meeting.

adj.
Informal

Well-known by a name: a name performer.