NAME


Meaning of NAME in English

n.

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form: named ; nam · ing

Date: before 12th century

1 : to give a name to : CALL

2 a : to mention or identify by name <refused to name a suspect> b : to accuse by name

3 : to nominate for office : APPOINT

4 : to decide on : CHOOSE < name the day of the wedding>

5 : to mention explicitly : SPECIFY <unwilling to name a price>

– nam · er noun

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.