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Term: What is your name

Definition: A common question used to inquire about someone's given name or personal identification.

Senses:

• Noun: A question posed to someone in order to ascertain their name.
• Phrase: The complete phrase "What is your name?" is frequently used as a polite and standard greeting to initiate introductions.

Usage:

Noun:

1. When meeting someone for the first time, it is customary to ask, "What is your name?"
2. As a teacher, it is important to learn and remember your students' names. Therefore, you may frequently ask, "What is your name?"

Phrase:

1. "What is your name?" is a polite way to approach someone you wish to engage in conversation.
2. Social etiquette dictates that when introducing yourself, it is customary to begin with "Hello, what is your name?"

Sample Sentences:

1. When the stranger approached me, I politely asked, "What is your name?"
2. The teacher went around the classroom, asking each student, "What is your name?"
3. "Hello, what is your name?" asked John, extending a hand for a handshake.
4. At the networking event, she introduced herself by saying, "What is your name?" to the person standing beside her.

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