name

Definitions of name in various dictionaries:

noun - a language unit by which a person or thing is known

noun - a person's reputation

noun - family based on male descent

noun - a well-known or notable person

noun - by the sanction or authority of

noun - a defamatory or abusive word or phrase

verb - assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

verb - give the name or identifying characteristics of

verb - charge with a function

verb - create and charge with a task or function

verb - mention and identify by name

verb - make reference to

verb - identify as in botany or biology, for example

verb - give or make a list of

verb - determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis

A word or words by which an entity is designated and distinguished from others: some of the most famous names of the 20th century.

A word or group of words used to describe or evaluate, often disparagingly.

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

General reputation: a bad name.

A distinguished reputation; renown.

An illustrious or outstanding person: some of the most famous names of the 20th century.

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

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

To call by an epithet: named them all cowards.

To nominate for or appoint to a duty, an office, or an honor.

Wellknown by a name: a name performer.

adj - to give a title to [v NAMED, NAMING, NAMES] : NAMABLE, NAMEABLE

NAME - A name is a term used for identification. Names can identify a class or category of things, or a single thing, either uniquely, or within a given con...