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Definition of by the name of

1 : used to indicate the name that is used for someone or something
  • Her name is Susan, but she goes by the name of Sue.
2 : having the name : named
  • Do you know a man by the name of James Smith?

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  1. : a word or phrase that constitutes the distinctive designation of a person or thing

  2. : a word or symbol used in logic to designate an entity

  3. : a descriptive often disparaging epithet

  1. : to give a name to : call

  2. : to mention or identify by name

  3. : to accuse by name

  1. : of, relating to, or bearing a name

  2. : appearing in the name of a literary or theatrical production

  3. : having an established reputation

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