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Definition of naming approach (What is a naming approach?)

July 26, 2019 · Rob Meyerson
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Definition of naming approach

Our definition of naming approach: How a brand name connects to qualities or ideas related to the underlying brand (e.g., descriptive names, suggestive names, abstract names).

 

Often contrasted with

  • Naming construct: How a brand name is structured (e.g., real-word names, coined names, compound names).

 


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