naming

Definitions

The act or process of giving a name to a person, place, or thing.

The act of identifying or mentioning someone or something by name.

The act of appointing or nominating someone to a particular office or position.

Examples

The naming of the new park was a subject of much debate among the town council members.

She is currently naming her new puppy after her favorite character from the book.

Synonyms

designating labeling identifying titling calling specifying dubbing

Antonyms

ignoring omitting concealing hiding forgetting mislabeling obscuring