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name vs determine

determine vs name

name is a noun but determine is not a noun.

name and determine both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
name Yes No Yes No
determine No No Yes No
As verbs, determine is a hypernym of name; that is, determine is a word with a broader meaning than name:
  • name: mention and identify by name
  • determine: decide upon or fix definitely
Other hypernyms of name include define, fix, limit, set, specify.
name (noun) determine (noun)
by the sanction or authority of
a language unit by which a person or thing is known
a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
family based on male descent
a well-known or notable person
a person's reputation
name (verb) determine (verb)
determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis reach, make, or come to a decision about something
identify as in botany or biology, for example fix conclusively or authoritatively
give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property shape or influence; give direction to
assign a specified (usually proper) name to fix in scope; fix the boundaries of
make reference to establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
mention and identify by name find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of decide upon or fix definitely
create and charge with a task or function settle conclusively; come to terms
charge with a function; charge to be
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