Definition of Naming

1. Adjective. Inclined to or serving for the giving of names. "The appellative function of some primitive rites"

Exact synonyms: Appellative
Similar to: Denotative, Denotive
Derivative terms: Appellative

2. Noun. The verbal act of naming. "The part he failed was the naming of state capitals"
Generic synonyms: Speech Act
Specialized synonyms: Acrophony, Numeration, Denotation, Indication, Specification
Derivative terms: Name, Name, Name, Name, Name

3. Noun. The act of putting a person into a non-elective position. "The appointment had to be approved by the whole committee"

Definition of Naming

1. Adjective. Associated with the process of giving a name to a person or thing. ¹

2. Noun. A ritual or ceremony in which a name is given to a person. ¹

3. Noun. The process of giving names to things. ¹

4. Noun. The act of announcing the name of a person, organization etc. ¹

5. Verb. (present participle of name) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Naming

1. name [v] - See also: name

Lexicographical Neighbors of Naming

namespaces
namespacing
namest
nametag
nametagged
nametags
nametape
nametapes
nameth
namevoting
nameword
namewords
nameworthy
namibia
namibite
naming (current term)
naming(a)
naming convention
naming conventions
naming rights
namings
nammad
nams
namu
namuwite
nan
nana
nanaomycin
nanaomycin B synthetase
nanaomycin D reductase

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