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name N0007600 (nām)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 nō̆-men- in Indo-European roots.] nam′a·ble, name′a·ble adj.nam′er n.EncyclopediaSeenameFinancialSeeName |