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NAMING

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)
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Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Naming.

Naming - as a noun

The verbal act of naming

Example: "The part he failed was the naming of state capitals"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
speech act
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of putting a person into a non-elective position

Example: "The appointment had to be approved by the whole committee"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
appointmentassignmentdesignation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conclusiondecisiondetermination
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Naming - as an adjective satellite

Inclined to or serving for the giving of names

Example: "The appellative faculty of children"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
appellative

Naming - as a verb

(ditransitive) to give a name to.

Example: "One visitor named hou yugang said he was not too concerned about climate change and baishui’s melting."

To mention, specify.

Example: "He named his demands."

To identify as relevant or important

Example: "Naming the problem"

To publicly implicate.

Example: "The painter was named as an accomplice."

To designate for a role.

Example: "My neighbor was named to the steering committee."

(westminster system politics) to initiate a process to temporarily remove a member of parliament who is breaking the rules of conduct.

Naming - as an adjective

Giving a name to a person or thing.

Example Sentences

"The naming of the new bridge was highly debated."
"Her naming of names caused a stir in the company."
"The professor's naming of the disease helped the research team identify it."
"The book won an award for its clever naming of the characters."
"The game's naming of levels became increasingly difficult."
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Word Game Points

Is NAMING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, naming is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

NAMING has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is NAMING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, naming is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
NAMING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is NAMING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, naming is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
NAMING has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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