naming

• Sustantivo que denota la acción de poner un nombre a alguien o algo, o la acción de designar a una persona para un cargo sin pasar por elecciones.

A noun referring to the act of giving a name to someone or something, or the act of appointing a person to a position without an election.

1. Act of giving a nameB1formal

   The process or action of giving a name to something or someone.

   acción de nombrar

   • The naming of the newborn baby was a joyful ceremony.
   • Scientists debated the naming of the new species.
   • The naming convention for files must be followed.

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2. Ceremony for namingB2formal

   A formal event where a name is officially given, especially to a child or ship.

   Ceremonia de nombramiento

   • The naming of the ship took place at the harbor.
   • Family gathered for the baby's naming ceremony.
   • The naming of the new bridge attracted many visitors.

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3. Assignment of namesB2formal

   The practice of assigning names to objects, places, or concepts.

   Asignación de nombres

   • Naming streets after historical figures is common.
   • The naming of variables in code should be descriptive.
   • Corporate naming rights for stadiums generate revenue.

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• Verbo que denota la acción de poner un nombre a alguien o algo, o de mencionar o designar a alguien o algo por su nombre.

A verb used to indicate the act of giving a name to something or someone, or identifying by name.

1. Give a name toA2formal

   To give a specific name or title to a person, place, or thing.

   Poner nombre a

   • They named their baby girl Emma.
   • The ship was named after the captain's hometown.
   • She named her new book 'The Lost City'.

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2. Identify or specifyB1formal

   To state the name of someone or something, or to identify.

   Nombrar o identificar

   • Can you name the planets in our solar system?
   • He named three people who could help.
   • Please name your favorite color.

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3. Appoint to a positionB2formal

   To officially choose or appoint someone to a job or role.

   Nombrar para un cargo

   • The president named her as the new ambassador.
   • He was named CEO of the company.
   • They named John team captain.

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