By name
adverb
Using the name of someone or something.
She knew every student in her class by name.
Often appears as...
- know by name
- call by name
adverb
Known or mentioned through the name.
He is a criminal by name of John Doe.
Often appears as...
- by name of
- known by name
adverb
Using the name of someone or something.
She knew every student in her class by name.
Often appears as...
- know by name
- call by name
adverb
Known or mentioned through the name.
He is a criminal by name of John Doe.
Often appears as...
- by name of
- known by name
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Recognition
Emphasizes knowing someone distinctly, not just as part of a group.
The CEO greeted everyone by name at the meeting.
Pro Tip 2/3Detail Importance
Shows attention to detail and can imply respect or familiarity.
At the reunion, she surprised her old friends by calling each by name.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Anonymity
Using 'by name' means not treating someone as just another face in the crowd.
The teacher made an effort to address each student by name.
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Recognition
Emphasizes knowing someone distinctly, not just as part of a group.
The CEO greeted everyone by name at the meeting.
Pro Tip 2/3Detail Importance
Shows attention to detail and can imply respect or familiarity.
At the reunion, she surprised her old friends by calling each by name.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Anonymity
Using 'by name' means not treating someone as just another face in the crowd.
The teacher made an effort to address each student by name.
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Recognition
Emphasizes knowing someone distinctly, not just as part of a group.
The CEO greeted everyone by name at the meeting.
Pro Tip 2/3Detail Importance
Shows attention to detail and can imply respect or familiarity.
At the reunion, she surprised her old friends by calling each by name.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Anonymity
Using 'by name' means not treating someone as just another face in the crowd.
The teacher made an effort to address each student by name.
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