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

July 25, 2019 · Rob Meyerson
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Definition of naming construct

Our definition of naming construct: How a brand name is structured (e.g., real-word names, coined names, compound names).

 

Often contrasted with

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

 


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