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The correct spelling is naming.
How to pronounce naming
verb
IPA: /ˈneɪmɪŋ/
Say it like: Nam-ing
The correct spelling is naming. (ditransitive) To give a name to. For example: "One visitor named Hou Yugang said he was not too concerned about climate change and Baishui’s melting."
Usage Examples
“One visitor named Hou Yugang said he was not too concerned about climate change and Baishui’s melting.”
“He named his demands.”
“naming the problem”
Meanings
verb
- 1.(ditransitive) To give a name to.
- 2.To mention, specify.
- 3.To identify as relevant or important
- 4.To publicly implicate.
- 5.To designate for a role.
noun
- 1.The process of giving names to things.
- 2.A ritual or ceremony in which a person's name is given or announced.
adjective
- 1.Giving a name to a person or thing.
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