Definition of naming Naming

/nejˈmɪŋ/ - [neyming] - nam•ing

We found 9 definitions of naming from 4 different sources.

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What does naming mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: namings

naming - the verbal act of naming; "the part he failed was the naming of state capitals"
  speech act the use of language to perform some act
  acrophony naming a letter of the alphabet by using a word whose initial sound is the sound represented by that letter
  numeration naming numbers
  denotation, indication something (as a course of action) that is indicated as expedient or necessary; "there were indications that it was time to leave"
naming - the act of putting a person into a non-elective position; "the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee"
  appointment, assignment, designation
  decision, determination, conclusion the act of making up your mind about something; "the burden of decision was his"; "he drew his conclusions quickly"
  nomination the act of officially naming a candidate; "the Republican nomination for Governor"
  co-optation, co-option the act of appointing summarily (with or without the appointee's consent)
  delegacy the appointment of a delegate
  ordinance, ordination a statute enacted by a city government
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • naming (Noun)
    A ritual or ceremony in which a name is given to a person.
  • naming (Noun)
    The process of giving names to things.
  • naming (Noun)
    The act of announcing the name of a person, organization etc.
  • naming (Verb)
    Present participle of name.
  • naming (Adjective)
    Associated with the process of giving a name to a person or thing.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • naming (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Name

Part of speech

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  • naming, verb, gerund of name (infinitive).
  • naming, noun, singular of namings.

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