Definitions for namely
ˈneɪm liname·ly

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. namely, viz., that is to say, to wit, videlicetadverb

   as follows

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. namelyadverb

   Especially, above all.

2. namelyadverb

   Specifically; that is to say

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Namelyadverb

   Particularly; specially; to mention by name.

   Etymology: from name.

   It can be to nature no injury, that of her we say the same which diligent beholders of her works have observed; namely, that she provideth for all living creatures nourishment which may suffice. Richard Hooker, b. iii. s. 4.

   Which of these sorrows is he subject to?
   To none of these, except it be the last;
   Namely, some love that drew him oft from home. Sha.

   The council making remonstrances unto queen Elizabeth I , of the continual conspiracies against her life; and namely, that a man was lately taken, who stood ready in a very dangerous and suspicious manner to do the deed; advised her to go less abroad weakly attended. But the queen answered, that she had rather be dead, than put in custody. Francis Bacon, Apophth. 14.

   For the excellency of the soul, namely, its power of divining in dreams; that several such divinations have been made, none can question. Joseph Addison, Spectator.

   Solomon’s choice does not only instruct us in that point of history, but furnishes out a very fine moral to us; namely, that he who applies his heart to wisdom, does at the same time take the most proper method for gaining long life, riches, and reputation. Joseph Addison, Guardian.

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1. namely

   The abbreviation viz. (or viz without a full stop) is short for the Latin videlicet, which itself is a contraction of the Latin phrase videre licet, meaning "it is permitted to see". It is used as a synonym for "namely", "that is to say", "to wit", "which is", or "as follows". It is typically used to introduce examples or further details to illustrate a point. For example: "all types of data viz. text, audio, video, pictures, graphics, can be transmitted through networking".

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1. namely

   Namely is used to specify, clarify or explain something in more detail that has been previously mentioned or referred to. It is an adverb often used as a transition to introduce additional information or specifics.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Namelyadverb

   by name; by particular mention; specifically; especially; expressly

2. Namelyadverb

   that is to say; to wit; videlicet; -- introducing a particular or specific designation

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1. Namely

   Namely is a cloud-based people management platform that enables high growth, innovative companies to manage their people and teams. Namely offers a robust performance management system, including goal setting, HRIS with skill tagging, time off tracking, team planning, and reporting - all in one system. The platform is in use by a range of organizations including tech firms, media companies, and ad agencies. Clients include Buzzfeed, Saatchi & Saatchi, Birchbox, GroupM, and Thrillist. According to Business Insider, Namely is one of NYC's top 25 startups to watch. The company is led by professionals from the technology and media industry. Founder/CEO Matt Straz co-founded Pictela, the brand content platform that was acquired by AOL in 2010.

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'namely' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #4210

2. Adverbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'namely' in Adverbs Frequency: #282

Anagrams for namely »

1. laymen

2. meanly

How to pronounce namely?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say namely in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of namely in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of namely in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of namely in a Sentence

1. Radu Jude:

   I was interested in making a film that explored the connection between past and present... and namely how past problems still shape mentalities today, i also wanted to pose the question, how do we judge the behavior of someone in the past, whose behavior was sanctioned by the laws and traditions of that age.

2. Thorbjorn Jagland:

   While it is in the nature of extremism to create enemies and frightening images, and to divide the world into us and them, the laureates show us something else, a young girl and a somewhat older man. One from Pakistan, one from India. One Muslim, the other Hindu. Both symbols of the world needs -- namely, more unity.

3. Mark Twain:

   He had discovered a great law of human action, without knowing it - namely, that in order to make a man or a boy covet a thing, it is only necessary to make the thing difficult to obtain.

4. Thomas Huxley:

   Only one absolute certainty is possible to man, namely that at any given moment the feeling which he has exists.

5. Erich Fromm:

   A new question has arisen in modern man's mind, the question, namely, whether life is worth living...No sensible answer can be given to the question...because the question does not make any sense.

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