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name

Noun

A language unit by which a person or thing is known (synset 106344646)
"his name really is George Washington"; "those are two names for the same thing"

is a type of: language unit, linguistic unit - one of the natural units into which linguistic messages can be analyzed
subtypes:
- agnomen - an additional name or an epithet appended to a name (as in `Ferdinand the Great')
- assumed name, dba, doing business as, fictitious name - (law) a name under which a corporation conducts business that is not the legal name of the corporation as shown in its articles of incorporation
- eponym - the name derived from a person (real or imaginary)
- eponym - the person for whom something is named
- computer file name, computer filename, file name, filename - (computer science) the name given to a computer file in order to distinguish it from other files; may contain an extension that indicates the type of file
- geographical indication, gi - (law) a name or sign used on certain products which corresponds to a specific geographical location or origin
- patronym, patronymic - a family name derived from name of your father or a paternal ancestor (especially with an affix (such as -son in English or O'- in Irish) added to the name of your father or a paternal ancestor)
- matronymic, metronymic - a name derived from the name of your mother or a maternal ancestor
- street name - the name of a street
- street name - the name of a brokerage firm in which stock is held on behalf of a customer
- street name - slang for something (especially for an illegal drug)
- cognomen, family name, last name, surname - the name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name)
- middle name - a name between your first name and your surname
- first name, forename, given name - the name that precedes the surname
- nickname - a descriptive name for a place or thing
- alias, assumed name, false name - a name that has been assumed temporarily
- anonym, nom de guerre, pseudonym - a fictitious name used when the person performs a particular social role
- misnomer - an incorrect or unsuitable name
- author's name, writer's name - the name that appears on the by-line to identify the author of a work
- appellation, appellative, denomination, designation - identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
- hypocorism, pet name - a name of endearment (especially one using a diminutive suffix)
- title - the name of a work of art or literary composition etc.
- place name, toponym - the name by which a geographical place is known
- signature - your name written in your own handwriting
- company name - the name by which a corporation is identified
- domain name - strings of letters and numbers (separated by periods) that are used to name organizations and computers and addresses on the internet
- brand, brand name, marque, trade name - a name given to a product or service
A person's reputation (synset 114462254)
"he wanted to protect his good name"

is a type of: reputation, repute - the state of being held in high esteem and honor
Family based on male descent (synset 107988726)
"he had no sons and there was no one to carry on his name"

is a type of: family, family line, folk, kinfolk, kinsfolk, phratry, sept - people descended from a common ancestor

same as: gens
A well-known or notable person (synset 110364174)
"they studied all the great names in the history of France"; "she is an important figure in modern music"

is a type of: important person, influential person, personage - a person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events

same as: figure, public figure
By the sanction or authority of (synset 101141957)
"halt in the name of the law"

is a type of: sanction - the act of final authorization
A defamatory or abusive word or phrase (synset 106733713)
is a type of: calumniation, calumny, defamation, hatchet job, obloquy, traducement - a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions

subtypes: smear word - an epithet that can be used to smear someone's reputation

same as: epithet

Verb

Assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to (synset 201030757)
"They named their son David"; "The new school was named after the famous Civil Rights leader"

is a type of: label - assign a label to; designate with a label
subtypes:
- baptise, baptize, christen - administer baptism to
- refer - use a name to designate
- style, title - designate by an identifying term
- dub, nickname - give a nickname to
- rename - assign a new name to
- entitle, title - give a title to
- term - name formally or designate with a term
- tag - provide with a name or nickname
same as: be known as, call, know as
verb group:
- call - ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality
- address, call - greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name
Give the name or identifying characteristics of;
Refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property (synset 201028104)
"Many senators were named in connection with the scandal"; "The almanac identifies the auspicious months"

is a type of: denote, refer - have as a meaning
subtypes:
- enumerate, itemise, itemize, recite - specify individually
- list, number - enumerate
- announce - give the names of
same as: identify
Charge with a function;
Charge to be (synset 202401858)
"She was named Head of the Committee"; "She was made president of the club"

is a type of: appoint, charge - assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to

subtypes: rename - name again or anew

same as: make, nominate
Create and charge with a task or function (synset 202401347)
"nominate a committee"

is a type of: constitute, establish, found, institute, plant - set up or lay the groundwork for
subtypes:
- pack - set up a committee or legislative body with one's own supporters so as to influence the outcome
- co-opt - appoint summarily or commandeer
same as: appoint, constitute, nominate
Mention and identify by name (synset 200949471)
"name your accomplices!"

is a type of: define, determine, fix, limit, set, specify - decide upon or fix definitely
Make reference to (synset 201026199)
"His name was mentioned in connection with the invention"

is a type of: have in mind, mean, think of - intend to refer to
subtypes:
- commend, remember - mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship
- speak of the devil - mention someone's name who just then appears
- remember - mention favorably, as in prayer
- cite, quote - refer to for illustration or proof
- touch on - refer to or discuss briefly
- appeal, invoke - cite as an authority; resort to
- namedrop - refer to people that one assumes one's interlocutors admire in order to try to impress them
- bring up, raise - put forward for consideration or discussion
- drag up, dredge up - mention something unpleasant from the past
- cross-refer - refer from one entry to another, as in catalogues, books, and lists
same as: advert, bring up, cite, mention, refer
Identify as in botany or biology, for example (synset 200654017)
entail: assort, class, classify, separate, sort, sort out - arrange or order by classes or categories

same as: describe, discover, distinguish, identify, key, key out
Give or make a list of;
Name individually;
Give the names of (synset 200947885)
"List the states west of the Mississippi"

is a type of: enumerate, itemise, itemize, recite - specify individually

same as: list
Determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis (synset 200647205)
is a type of: analyse, analyze, canvass, examine, study - consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

subtypes: explore - examine minutely

same as: diagnose

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