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name

noun

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Meaning

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

Example Sentence

What is your full name, and what is the name of your pet?

Usage Note

Used to identify individuals, places, or things, often in introductions, official documents, or everyday conversation. It's how we refer to and distinguish one entity from another.

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