'Naming' definitions:

Definition of 'naming'

From: WordNet
adjective
Inclined to or serving for the giving of names; "the appellative faculty of children"; "the appellative function of some primitive rites" [syn: appellative, naming(a)]
noun
The verbal act of naming; "the part he failed was the naming of state capitals"
noun
The act of putting a person into a non-elective position; "the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee" [syn: appointment, assignment, designation, naming]

Definition of 'Naming'

From: GCIDE
  • Name \Name\ (n[=a]m), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Named (n[=a]md); p. pr. & vb. n. Naming.] [AS. namian. See Name, n.]
  • 1. To give a distinctive name or appellation to; to entitle; to denominate; to style; to call. [1913 Webster]
  • She named the child Ichabod. --1 Sam. iv. 21. [1913 Webster]
  • Thus was the building left Ridiculous, and the work Confusion named. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To mention by name; to utter or publish the name of; to refer to by distinctive title; to mention. [1913 Webster]
  • None named thee but to praise. --Halleck. [1913 Webster]
  • Old Yew, which graspest at the stones That name the underlying dead. --Tennyson. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To designate by name or specifically for any purpose; to nominate; to specify; to appoint; as, to name a day for the wedding; to name someone as ambassador. [1913 Webster]
  • Whom late you have named for consul. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. (House of Commons) To designate (a member) by name, as the Speaker does by way of reprimand. [1913 Webster]
  • Syn: To denominate; style; term; call; mention; specify; designate; nominate. [1913 Webster]