name; title; ostensible reason; nominal form
Meanings
2 senses · 8 examplesnoun
name; title; designation used as a basis or justification
neutralRefers to the official or designated title used to authorize or account for an action.
This matter was done in my personal name and has nothing to do with anyone else.
He signed the contract in the name of the company.
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We raise funds in the name of charity.
This foundation was established in the name of a scientist.
noun
ostensible or nominal form; appearance; in name only
neutralOften used with "上" to indicate that something is officially or nominally the case, but not in reality.
She is the manager in name only; in reality, she doesn't manage anything.
This company is nominally independent but is actually controlled by the parent company.
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He is the project consultant in name only; he rarely participates in the actual work.
Nominal leaders often have no real power.