LEARNit Dictionary

name

noun
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a word or words that a particular person, animal, place or thing is known by
نام, عنوان, اسم
see also assumed name, brand name, code name, domain name, family name, filename, first name, forename, given name, household name, last name, maiden name, middle name, nickname, pen name, pet name, place name, screen name, surname, stage name, trade name, username
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a reputation that somebody/something has; the opinion that people have about somebody/something
شهرت, اعتبار, آوازه, وجهه
She first made her name as a writer of children's books.
He's made quite a name for himself.
The college has a good name for languages.
This kind of behaviour gives students a bad name.
see also good name
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having a name or a reputation of the kind mentioned, especially one that is known by a lot of people
نام‌دار, مشهور, معروف
a big-name company
brand-name goods
see also household name, no-name(2)
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a famous person
نام آشنا, چهره, فرد برجسته, شخص شناخته شده
He is a big name in the world of rock music.
Some of the biggest names in the art world were at the party.
The event attracted many famous names from the past.
The movie needs some names in it, if it’s going to be successful.
see also no-name(1)
verb
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to give a name to somebody/something
نامیدن, نام‌گذاری کردن, نام گذاشتن
synonym call
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to say the name of somebody/something
نام بردن, ذکر کردن
The victim has not yet been named.
He refused to name his accomplice.
Can you name all the American states?
The manager has named his side for the semi-final.
He correctly named the song from the clip played.
The missing man has been named as James Kelly.
synonym identify
3
to state something exactly
بیان کردن, ذکر کردن, مشخص کردن, اعلام کردن, معین کردن, تعیین کردن
Name your price.
They're engaged, but they haven't yet named the day.
Activities available include squash, archery and swimming, to name but a few.
Chairs, tables, cabinets—you name it, she makes it .
synonym specify
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to choose somebody for a job or position
نامزد کردن, انتخاب کردن, منصوب کردن, تعیین کردن
I had no hesitation in naming him (as) captain.
When she resigned, he was named to the committee in her place.
Mr Shah has been named to run the new research unit.
synonym nominate