Difference between name and numeration

name

Definitions

noun

  1. by the sanction or authority of
  2. family based on male descent
  3. a well-known or notable person
  4. a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
  5. a language unit by which a person or thing is known
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verb

  1. charge with a function; charge to be
  2. create and charge with a task or function
  3. give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property
  4. give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
  5. make reference to
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Examples

The new taxon is named Gamerabaena, and the authors note, under etymology, "'Gamera refers to the fictional, firebreathing turtle from the 1965 movie Gamera, in allusion to his fire-breathing capabilities and the Hell Creek Formation ...

I again affirm that I need make no apology for attaching my name to that of one so worthy the esteem of his co-dogs, ay, and co-cats too; for in spite of the differences which have so often raised up a barrier between the members of his race and ours, not even the noblest among us could be degraded by raising a "mew" to the honour of such a thoroughly honest dog.

In many places, glittering among the clothes, were gold and silver coins, a few silver ornaments such as buckles, and watches -- things not missed by the pirates in the transport of their flight.

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numeration

Definitions

noun

  1. naming numbers
  2. the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order

Examples

This enumeration is evidently designed to convey an impression of universality [Baumgarten].

The technical terms systolic pressure, diastolic pressure, mean arterial pressure, etc are clear enough, but, curiously, what should be most objective numeration is least so.

The exact enumeration of the populations is further complicated by the possible modification of both donor and acceptor molecules.

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