Name

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1. Noun

The title by which any person or thing is known or designated; a distinctive specific appellation, whether of an individual or a class.

2. Noun

A descriptive or qualifying appellation given to a person or thing, on account of a character or acts.

3. Noun

Reputed character; reputation, good or bad; estimation; fame; especially, illustrious character or fame; honorable estimation; distinction.

4. Noun

Those of a certain name; a race; a family.

5. Noun

A person, an individual.

6. Noun

To give a distinctive name or appellation to; to entitle; to denominate; to style; to call.

7. Noun

To mention by name; to utter or publish the name of; to refer to by distinctive title; to mention.

8. Noun

To designate by name or specifically for any purpose; to nominate; to specify; to appoint; as, to name a day for the wedding.

9. Noun

To designate (a member) by name, as the Speaker does by way of reprimand.

10. Verb

determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary

11. Verb

give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property; "Many senators were named in connection with the scandal"; "The almanac identifies the auspicious months"
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary
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