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noun \ˈnām\Definition of NAME
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a : a word or phrase that constitutes the distinctive designation of a person or thing b : a word or symbol used in logic to designate an entity
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: a descriptive often disparaging epithet <called him names>
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a : reputation <gave the town a bad name> b : an illustrious record : fame <made a name for himself in golf> c : a person or thing with a reputation
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: appearance as opposed to reality <a friend in name only>
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: one referred to by a name <praise his holy name>
— in the name of
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: by authority of <open in the name of the law>
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: for the reason of : using the excuse of <called for reforms in the name of progress>
See Examples of NAME
- Please write your name on this line.
- State your name and occupation.
- I refused to give them my name.
- Mark Twain's real name was Samuel Clemens.
- She registered at the hotel under a false name.
- My full name is Susan Elaine Smith.
- We had to memorize the names of all the countries in Africa.
- “What's your dog's name?” “His name is Sandy.”
- This is his song “Loving You” from the album of the same name.
- The ship's name was “Titanic.”
Origin of NAME
Middle English, from Old English nama; akin to Old High German namo name, Latin nomen, Greek onoma, onyma
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to NAME
Synonyms: appellation, appellative, cognomen, compellation, denomination, denotation, designation, handle, moniker (also monicker), nomenclature, title
Antonyms: nobody, noncelebrity
Related Words: baptismal name, Christian name, first name, forename, given name; family name, maiden name, middle name, surname; matronymic, patronymic; byname, diminutive, epithet, hypocorism, nickname, sobriquet (also soubriquet); banner, rubric, tag; alias, cryptonym, nom de guerre, nom de plume, pen name, pseudonym; binomial, monomial; trivial name, vernacular; misnomer; brand name, label, trademark, trade name
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