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Naming (Noun)

The act of putting a person into a non-elective position; "the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee".

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The president's naming of a new chief of staff was widely expected but still surprised many observers.
Her naming as a fellow of the prestigious academic society was a highlight of her career.
The company's board of directors met to discuss the naming of a new CEO to replace the outgoing leader.
His naming as a potential candidate for the Supreme Court vacancy was seen as a dark horse bid.
The prime minister's naming of a special investigator to probe the scandal was met with widespread approval.

The verbal act of naming; "the part he failed was the naming of state capitals".

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The complex process of naming new species of plants and animals can be lengthy and contentious.
She had a talent for naming babies, and many friends sought her advice when choosing names.
The company spent hours in a meeting devoted to the naming of their new product.
One of the hardest parts of learning a new language is the naming of obscure vocabulary words.
The tradition of naming children after relatives is an important part of our cultural heritage.