naming
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Is naming a Scrabble word?
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- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
- Wordle No
- Words With Friends Yes
What is the meaning of naming?
Definition
noun (English)
1. the verbal act of namingExamples: "the part he failed was the naming of state capitals"Synonyms: naming
2. the act of putting a person into a non-elective positionExamples: "the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee"Synonyms: appointment, assignment, designation, naming
verb (English)
1. assign a specified (usually proper) proper name toExamples: "They named their son David"; "The new school was named after the famous Civil Rights leader"Synonyms: call, name
2. give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic propertyExamples: "Many senators were named in connection with the scandal"; "The almanac identifies the auspicious months"Synonyms: identify, name
3. charge with a function; charge to beExamples: "She was named Head of the Committee"; "She was made president of the club"Synonyms: make, name, nominate
4. create and charge with a task or functionExamples: "nominate a committee"Synonyms: appoint, constitute, name, nominate
5. mention and identify by nameExamples: "name your accomplices!"Synonyms: name
6. make reference toExamples: "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention"Synonyms: advert, bring up, cite, mention, name, refer
adjective satellite (English)
1. inclined to or serving for the giving of namesExamples: "the appellative faculty of children"; "the appellative function of some primitive rites"Synonyms: appellative, naming
Definition source: Wiktionary