Noun

1. The verbal act of naming
2. The act of putting a person into a non-elective position

Verb

1. Assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
2. Give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property
3. Charge with a function; charge to be
4. Create and charge with a task or function
5. Mention and identify by name
6. Make reference to
7. Identify as in botany or biology, for example
8. Give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
9. Determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis