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20 Definitions of: name

1. noun, a word or term by which a person or thing is commonly and distinctively known. Related adj nominal
2. noun, mere outward appearance or form as opposed to fact (esp in the phrase in name)
3. noun, a word, title, or phrase descriptive of character, usually abusive or derogatory
4. noun, reputation, esp, if unspecified, good reputation
5. noun, a) a famous person or thing b) (as modifier)
6. noun, a member of Lloyd's who provides part of the capital of a syndicate and shares in its profits or losses but does not arrange its business
7. noun, in or under the name of using as a name
8. noun, in the name of a) for the sake of b) by the sanction or authority of
9. noun, know by name to have heard of without having met
10. noun, name of the game a) anything that is essential, significant, or important b) expected or normal conditions, circumstances, etc
11. noun, to one's name belonging to one
12. verb, to give a name to; call by a name
13. verb, to refer to by name; cite
14. verb, to determine, fix, or specify
15. verb, to appoint to or cite for a particular title, honour, or duty; nominate
16. verb, to ban (an MP) from the House of Commons by mentioning him formally by name as being guilty of disorderly conduct
17. verb, name and shame to reveal the identity of a person or organization guilty of illegal or unacceptable behaviour in order to embarrass them into not repeating the offence
18. verb, name names to cite people, esp in order to blame or accuse them
19. verb, name the day to choose the day for one's wedding
20. verb, you name it whatever you need, mention, etc
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1. noun, the name of a person, place, or object, as for example Iceland, Patrick, or Uranus. Compare common noun. Related adj onomastic
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Synonyms:	style, fame, honour, esteem, note, title, nickname, designation, appellation, term	And more...

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