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Renaming: meaning, definitions and examples

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renaming

 

[ ˌriːˈneɪmɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

changing names

Renaming refers to the act of giving a new name to something or someone. This process may occur for various reasons, such as rebranding a product, personal choice, legal requirements, or to better reflect changes in identity or values. Renaming can apply to individuals, companies, places, or objects. It often involves an official procedure and may be accompanied by legal documentation.

Synonyms

rebranding, redesignating, relabeling

Examples of usage

  • The company is renaming its flagship product.
  • She is renaming her pet after its behavior changed.
  • The city is renaming the park in honor of a local hero.
  • We are renaming the project to better reflect its purpose.

Translations

Translations of the word "renaming" in other languages:

🇵🇹 renomeação

🇮🇳 नाम बदलना

🇩🇪 Umbenennung

🇮🇩 penamaan ulang

🇺🇦 перейменування

🇵🇱 zmiana nazwy

🇯🇵 改名

🇫🇷 renommage

🇪🇸 cambio de nombre

🇹🇷 yeniden adlandırma

🇰🇷 이름 바꾸기

🇸🇦 إعادة تسمية

🇨🇿 přejmenování

🇸🇰 prezývanie

🇨🇳 重新命名

🇸🇮 preimenovanje

🇮🇸 endurnefna

🇰🇿 қайта атау

🇬🇪 სახელის შეცვლა

🇦🇿 ad dəyişdirmək

🇲🇽 cambio de nombre

Etymology

The term 'renaming' combines the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' with the word 'name', which has its roots in Old English 'nama', akin to the German 'Name' and Latin 'nomen'. The verb 'name' has been used in English since the early publications of the 12th century, meaning to refer to someone or something by a particular name. The practice of renaming has existed for centuries across cultures, as names often carry significant meaning and are linked to identity, personal history, and cultural heritage. Over time, the practice of renaming has been utilized in various contexts from individual identity (such as people changing their names for personal or cultural reasons) to corporate strategy (companies rebranding to reach new markets) to social movements (such as cities renaming locations to honor significant figures in their history).

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,432, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.