name

A name is a word or phrase that labels a person, place or thing. (noun)

An example of name is Paul.

Name means to give a title to a person, place or thing. (verb)

An example of name is for parents to choose to call their newborn Adam.

See name in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a word or phrase by which a person, thing, or class of things is known, called, or spoken to or of; appellation; title
a word or words expressing some quality considered characteristic or descriptive of a person or thing, often showing approval or disapproval; epithet
the sacred designation of a deity: His ineffable name
1. fame, reputation, or character: a good name
2. good reputation
a family or clan: the last of his name
appearance only, not reality; semblance: chief in name only
a distinguished or famous person: the greatest name in science

adjective

transitive verb named, naming

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See name in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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noun

A word or words by which an entity is designated and distinguished from others.
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.
a. A reputation: has a bad name.
b. A distinguished reputation: made a name for himself as a drummer.
An illustrious or outstanding person: joined several famous names for a photograph. See Synonyms at celebrity.

transitive verb named named, nam·ing, Names names

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. See Synonyms at appoint.
To specify or fix: We need to name the time for our meeting.

adjective
Informal

Well-known by a name: a name performer.

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