name
noun
a word or a combination of words by which a person, place, or thing, a body or class, or any object of thought is designated, called, or known.
naming
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present participleof name.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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In a search for accountability and justice after her daughter's death, she is intent on naming the members of the security forces and officials she believes were responsible for firing fatal shots during the protests.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
In 2021, a Singapore-based cryptocurrency brokerage paid $700 million for the naming rights to the Los Angeles arena previously known as Staples Center, now called Crypto.com Arena.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
For a recent sit with “Purple Rain,” he direct-messaged its co-star, Apollonia Kotero, to let her know he was naming a drink after her.
From Salon ● Oct. 24, 2026
An "impartial American media organization" would accompany Russian and Ukrainian teams to ensure residents' wishes were respected, she added, without naming the outlet.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
Complicating matters is the fact that there are several competing systems for naming cadences.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
