nomenclate

/nɒməˈneɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to give a name or names to something

“The scientist nomenclated the newly discovered species with a unique Latin name.”

2. verb

to classify or identify something with a particular name or term

“The professor nomenclated the historical event with a more accurate description.”

3. noun

the act or process of giving names to something

“The nomenclation of the new product was a long and complicated process.”

Synonyms

  • classify
  • label
  • name

Antonyms

  • mislabel
  • misname