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"Name" Definition
noun
A distinguished reputation: made a name for himself as a drummer.
A reputation: has a bad name.
A word or group of words used to describe or evaluate, often disparagingly.
A word or words by which an entity is designated and distinguished from others.
An illustrious or outstanding person: joined several famous names for a photograph. See Synonyms at celebrity.
idiom
In the name of By the authority of: Open up in the name of the law!.
In the name of For the reason of; using as a reason: grisly experiments performed in the name of science.
adjective
Informal Well-known by a name: a name performer.
Of, relating to, or bearing a name .
Appearing in the name of a literary or theatrical production.
Having an established reputation.
verb-transitive
To call by an epithet: named them all cowards.
To give a name to: named the child after both grandparents.
To mention, specify, or cite by name: named the primary colors.
To nominate for or appoint to a duty, an office, or an honor. See Synonyms at appoint.
To specify or fix: We need to name the time for our meeting.
verb
To mention or identify by name .
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