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name

When used as a noun, "name" usually refers to the specific label given to someone. However, it can also mean a person's reputation (e.g., "He has a good name in the community"). As a verb, "name" is transitive, meaning it always needs an object. You name something or someone. In formal contexts, "naming" can also mean appointing someone to a specific position, such as naming a successor.

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon in a gray open-plan office, Sarah is staring at a spreadsheet while Mark is hiding in the breakroom.
Mark

David's tripping. He wants me to name every single asset in this folder by EOD.

Mark
Sarah
Sarah

Sucks for you. I'm currently ghosting him until my latte kicks in.

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Mark uses the slang 'tripping' to describe David's unreasonable request and the verb 'name' meaning to identify/specify assets. Sarah uses 'ghosting' (ignoring someone) and 'kicks in' (starts to take effect), reflecting her exhausted, avoidant state.

Meanings

noun

A word or set of words by which a person, animal, place, or thing is known.

"Please write your full name at the top of the page."

verb (transitive)

To give a particular name to someone or something.

"They decided to name their daughter Maya."

verb (transitive)

To identify or specify someone or something by name.

"Can you name all the countries in South America?"

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