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name (n?m)n.1. a. A word or words by which an entity is designated and distinguished from others.b. A word or group of words used to describe or evaluate, often disparagingly: Don’t call me names.2. Representation or repute, as opposed to reality: a democracy in name, a police state in fact.3. a. A reputation: has a bad name.b. A distinguished reputation: made a name for himself as a drummer.4. An illustrious or outstanding person: joined several famous names for a photograph. See Synonyms at celebrity.tr.v. named, nam·ing, names 1. To give a name to: named the child after both grandparents.2. To mention, specify, or cite by name: named the primary colors.3. To call by an epithet: named them all cowards.4. To nominate for or appoint to a duty, office, or honor. See Synonyms at appoint.5. To specify or fix: We need to name the time for our meeting.adj. Informal Well-known by a name: a name performer.Idioms: in the name of1. By the authority of: Open up in the name of the law!2. For the reason of; using as a reason: grisly experiments performed in the name of science. to (one’s) name Belonging to one: I don’t have a hat to my name.[Middle English, from Old English nama; see n??-men- in Indo-European roots.]nam?a·ble, name?a·ble adj.nam?er n.American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.name (ne?m) n1. a word or term by which a person or thing is commonly and distinctively known. 2. mere outward appearance or form as opposed to fact (esp in the phrase in name): he was a ruler in name only. 3. a word, title, or phrase descriptive of character, usually abusive or derogatory: to call a person names. 4. reputation, esp, if unspecified, good reputation: he’s made quite a name for himself. 5. a. a famous person or thing: a name in the advertising world. b. chiefly US and Canadian (as modifier): a name product. 6. (Stock Exchange) 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 business7. in the name of under the name of using as a name8. in the name of a. for the sake ofb. by the sanction or authority of9. know by name to have heard of without having met10. name of the game a. anything that is essential, significant, or importantb. expected or normal conditions, circumstances, etc: in gambling, losing money’s the name of the game. 11. to one’s name belonging to one: I haven’t a penny to my name. vb (tr) 12. to give a name to; call by a name: she named the child Edward. 13. to refer to by name; cite: he named three French poets. 14. to determine, fix, or specify: they have named a date for the meeting. 15. to appoint to or cite for a particular title, honour, or duty; nominate: he was named Journalist of the Year. 16. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) to ban (an MP) from the House of Commons by mentioning him or her formally by name as being guilty of disorderly conduct17. 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 offence18. name names to cite people, esp in order to blame or accuse them19. name the day to choose the day for one’s wedding20. you name it whatever you need, mention, etc[Old English nama, related to Latin nomen, Greek noma, Old High German namo, German Namen] ?namable, ?nameable adjCollins English Dictionary ? Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014name (ne?m) n., v. named, nam?ing, adj. n. 1. a word or phrase by which a person or thing is designated. 2. mere designation rather than fact: a king in name only. 3. an often abusive descriptive epithet: calling people names. 4. a. reputation: a bad name. b. a reputation of distinction: making a name for oneself. 5. a celebrity: one of music’s great names. 6. a clan; family. 7. a word or symbol in logic that respresents an entity. 8. (cap.) a symbol or vehicle of divinity: Holy Name. v.t. 9. to give a name to; call: to name a baby. 10. a. to accuse by name: named the thief. b. to identify by name. 11. to designate or nominate for duty or office. 12. to specify: Name your price. adj. 13. famous; well-known: a name author. 14. designed for or bearing a name: name tags. 15. being used as the title of a collection or production: the name piece in the anthology. Idioms: 1. in the name of, a. with appeal to: Stop, in the name of mercy. b. by the authority of: Open, in the name of the law. c. in behalf of. 2. name names, to specify or accuse people by name. [before 900; Old English nama, c. Old Frisian nama, Old High German namo; akin to Old Norse nafn, Latin n?men, Greek ónoma, Old Irish ainm, Czech jméno] name?a?ble, nam?a?ble, adj. nam?er, n. Random House Kernerman Webster’s College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.name1. ‘name’If you name someone or something, you give them a name.In British English, if you intentionally give someone or something the same name as a particular person or thing, you say that you name them after that person or thing.American speakers also say that you name someone or something for a person or thing.