naming

the verbal act of naming

the part he failed was the naming of state capitals

the act of putting a person into a non elective position

the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

They named their son David

give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property

Many senators were named in connection with the scandal

charge with a function; charge to be

She was named Head of the Committee