naming meaning and definition

NAMING noun

Definition of naming (noun)

1. the verbal act of naming
   • "the part he failed was the naming of state capitals"
2. the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
   • "the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee"
   • synonyms: appointment, assignment, designation

NAMING adjective

Definition of naming (adjective)

1. inclined to or serving for the giving of names
   • "the appellative faculty of children"; "the appellative function of some primitive rites"
   • synonyms: appellative