Dictionary Check: naming

"naming" is a valid word!

Scrabble 9 points
Words with Friends 13 points

Definition

adjective

inclined to or serving for the giving of names

Example: "the appellative faculty of children"
Synonyms:
noun

the verbal act of naming

Example: "the part he failed was the naming of state capitals"
noun

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

Example: "the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee"

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