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(leɪbəl)
Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense labels, present participle labelling, past tense, past participle labelledregional note: in AM, use labeling, labeled
1. countable noun
A label is a piece of paper or plastic that is attached to an object in order to give information about it.
He peered at the label on the bottle. [+ on]
Synonyms: tag, ticket, tab, marker More Synonyms of label
2. verb [usually passive]
If something is labelled, a label is attached to it giving information about it.
The stuff has never been properly logged and labelled. [be VERB-ed]
Meat labelled 'Scotch Beef' sells for a premium in supermarkets. [V-ed quote]
All the products are labelled with comprehensive instructions. [be VERB-ed + with]
3. verb [usually passive]
If you say that someone or something is labelled as a particular thing, you mean that people generally describe them that way and you think that this is unfair.
[disapproval]
Too often the press are labelled as bad boys. [be VERB-ed + as]
Certain estates are labelled as undesirable. [beV-ed + as]
They are afraid to contact the social services in case they are labelled a problemfamily. [be VERB-ed noun]
If you venture from 'feminine' standards, you are labelled aggressive and hostile. [be VERB-ed]
Synonyms: brand, classify, describe, class More Synonyms of label
4. countable noun
If you say that someone gets a particular label, you mean that people show disapproval of them by describing them with a critical word or phrase.
They remain on course for the label of worst Super League side. [+ of]
5. countable noun [usually supplement NOUN]
You can refer to a company that produces and sells CDs as a particular label.
It was on the Virgin label.
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label in British English

(ˈleɪbəl)
noun
1. 
a piece of paper, card, or other material attached to an object to identify it or give instructions or details concerning its ownership, use, nature, destination, etc; tag
2. 
a brief descriptive phrase or term given to a person, group, school of thought, etc
the label "Romantic" is applied to many different kinds of poetry
3. 
a word or phrase heading a piece of text to indicate or summarize its contents
4. 
a trademark or company or brand name on certain goods, esp, formerly, on gramophone records
5.  another name for dripstone (sense 2)
6.  heraldry
a charge consisting of a horizontal line across the chief of a shield with three or more pendants: the charge of an eldest son
7.  computing
a group of characters, such as a number or a word, appended to a particular statement in a program to allow its unique identification
8.  chemistry
a radioactive element used in a compound to trace the mechanism of a chemical reaction
verbWord forms: -bels, -belling, -belledWord forms: US -bels, -beling or -beled (transitive)
9. 
to fasten a label to
10. 
to mark with a label
11. 
to describe or classify in a word or phrase
to label someone a liar
12. 
to make (one or more atoms in a compound) radioactive, for use in determining the mechanism of a reaction
Derived forms
labeller (ˈlabeller) or US labeler (ˈlabeler)
noun
Word origin
C14: from Old French, from Germanic; compare Old High German lappa rag

label in American English

(ˈleɪbəl)
noun
1.  Archaic
a. 
a narrow band of cloth, etc.; fillet
b. 
a narrow strip of ribbon attached to a document to hold the seal
2. 
a card, strip of paper, etc. marked and attached to an object to indicate its nature,contents, ownership, destination, etc.
3. 
a descriptive word or phrase applied to a person, group, theory, etc. as a convenient generalized classification
4.  US
an identifying brand, as of a company producing recorded music
5. 
a. 
a company producing and distributing prerecorded discs, tapes, etc.
b. 
such a tape, disc, etc.
6. 
tracer (sense 4)
7.  Architecture
a projecting molding over a door, window, etc.
8.  Heraldry
a horizontal bar with several dependent points on the coat of arms of an eldest son
verb transitiveWord forms: ˈlabeled or ˈlabelled, ˈlabeling or ˈlabelling
9. 
to attach a label to; mark with a label
10. 
to classify as; call; describe
11. 
a. 
to differentiate (an element, atom, etc.) by introducing a radioactive isotope or an isotope of unusual mass that may be readily traced through a complex process
b. 
to incorporate a labeled element into (a molecule, compound, material, etc.)
Derived forms
labeler (ˈlabeler)
noun or ˈlabeller
Word origin
OFr, a rag, strip < Frank *labba, akin to OHG lappa, a rag, shred: for IE base see lap1

Examples of 'label' in a sentence
label

Don't think you can get away with some nasty imitation by hiding the label in that bucket!
Howatch, Susan ULTIMATE PRIZES (2001)
Father Damien took the bottle in his hand and examined the label.
Louise Erdrich THE LAST REPORT ON THE MIRACLES AT LITTLE NO HORSE: A NOVEL (2001)

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In other languages
label

British English: label /ˈleɪbl/ NOUN
A label is a piece of paper or plastic that is attached to an object in order to give information about it.
He peered at the label on the bottle.
  • American English: label
  • Arabic: مُلْصَقٌ
  • Brazilian Portuguese: etiqueta em roupas
  • Chinese: 标签
  • Croatian: etiketa
  • Czech: štítek nálepka
  • Danish: mærkat
  • Dutch: label
  • European Spanish: etiqueta
  • Finnish: etiketti pullon tms.
  • French: étiquette
  • German: Etikett
  • Greek: ετικέτα
  • Italian: etichetta
  • Japanese: ラベル
  • Korean: 라벨
  • Norwegian: etikett
  • Polish: etykieta
  • European Portuguese: etiqueta
  • Romanian: etichetă
  • Russian: ярлык
  • Latin American Spanish: etiqueta
  • Swedish: märke
  • Thai: ป้าย
  • Turkish: etiket fiyat vb
  • Ukrainian: етикетка
  • Vietnamese: nhãn mác
British English: label VERB
If something is labelled, a label is attached to it giving information about it.
The stuff has never been properly logged and labelled.
  • American English: label
  • Brazilian Portuguese: rotular
  • Chinese: 贴标签于
  • European Spanish: etiquetar
  • French: étiqueter
  • German: etikettieren
  • Italian: etichettare
  • Japanese: ラベルを貼る
  • Korean: 라벨이 붙어있다
  • European Portuguese: rotular
  • Latin American Spanish: etiquetar

All related terms of 'label'

eco-label
a label marking products which are produced in a way that limits damage to the environment
off label
(of a prescription drug) relating to use, or being used, in ways for which it has not been approved
own label
Own label is the same as → own brand .
care label
a label attached to a garment providing information on how to wash , dry , and iron the garment
field label
a descriptive word or phrase for a field in a record, such as ' surname ', ' postcode ', etc
indie label
an independent recording company
luggage label
a label that identifies the owner of a piece of luggage
private label
the label of a product, or the product itself, sold under the name of a wholesaler or retailer, by special arrangement with the manufacturer or producer
record label
a company that produces and sells records , CDs, and recordings
tie-on label
a label that is fastened by tying on

Chinese translation of 'label'

label

(ˈleɪbl)

n (c)

  1. (lit, on suitcase, clothing, bottle, tin etc) 标(標)签(籤) (biāoqiān) (个(個), gè)
  2. (fig) 绰(綽)号(號) (chuòhào)
  3. (Mus) [of record] 原指贴在唱片上的标签，现专指唱片公司

vt

  1. (lit) [object] 用标(標)签(籤)标(標)明 (yòng biāoqiān biāomíng)
  2. (fig) [person] 把 ... 称(稱)为(為) (bǎ ... chēngwéi)
1 (noun) 
Definition
a piece of card or other material attached to an object to show its contents, ownership, use, or destination
He peered at the label on the bottle.
Synonyms
tag
Staff wore name tags and called inmates by their first names.
ticket
a price ticket
tab
a small red tab sewn on to the side of the pocket
marker
flag
tally
sticker
docket mainly British)
The clerk asked me to sign the docket.
2 (noun) 
Definition
a brief descriptive term given to a person, group, or school of thought
Her concerts earned the label of the greatest performer on earth.
Synonyms
epithet
players who fitted their manager's epithet of `headless chickens'
description
He gave a description of the surgery he was about to perform.
classification
characterization
3 (noun) 
designer labels
Synonyms
brand
The brand on the barrel stood for Elbert Anderson and Uncle Sam.
company
mark
Each book was adorned with the publisher's mark at the bottom of the spine.
trademark
The fabric carries a Pure New Wool trademark.
brand name
trade name
1 (verb) 
Definition
to attach a label to
The produce was labelled `Made in China'.
Synonyms
tag
Important trees were tagged to protect them from machinery.
mark
I added a code to mark the document as genuine.
stamp
They had stamped me as a bad woman.
ticket
flag
I promise to flag these things more clearly.
tab
tally
sticker
docket mainly British)
2 (verb) 
Definition
to describe or classify in a word or phrase
Too often the press are labelled as irresponsible.
Synonyms
brand
The owner couldn't be bothered to brand the cattle.
classify
Rocks can be classified according to their mode of origin.
describe
Even his allies describe him as forceful, aggressive and determined.
class
I would class my garden as being medium in size.
call
They called their daughter Mischa.
name
My mother insisted on naming me Horace.
identify
I tried to identify her perfume.
define
How exactly do you define reasonable behaviour?
designate
I live in Exmoor, which is designated as a national park.
characterize
This election campaign has been characterized by violence.
categorize
pigeonhole
I don't want to be pigeonholed as a kids' presenter.

Additional synonyms

in the sense of call
Definition
to name
They called their daughter Mischa.
Synonyms
name,
entitle,
dub,
designate,
term,
style,
label,
describe as,
christen,
denominate
in the sense of characterize
Definition
to be a characteristic of
This election campaign has been characterized by violence.
Synonyms
distinguish,
mark,
identify,
brand,
inform,
stamp,
typify
in the sense of class
Definition
to place in a class
I would class my garden as being medium in size.
Synonyms
classify,
group,
rate,
rank,
brand,
label,
grade,
designate,
categorize,
codify

Synonyms of 'label'

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of classify
Definition
to arrange or order by classes
Rocks can be classified according to their mode of origin.
Synonyms
categorize,
sort,
file,
rank,
arrange,
grade,
catalogue,
codify,
pigeonhole,
tabulate,
systematize
in the sense of define
Definition
to describe the nature of
How exactly do you define reasonable behaviour?
Synonyms
describe,
interpret,
characterize,
explain,
spell out,
expound,
put into words,
give the meaning of
in the sense of describe
Definition
to give an account of (something or someone) in words
Even his allies describe him as forceful, aggressive and determined.
Synonyms
portray,
depict,
characterize,
call,
paint,
brand,
define,
dub,
sketch
in the sense of description
Definition
a statement or account that describes someone or something
He gave a description of the surgery he was about to perform.
Synonyms
account,
report,
explanation,
representation,
sketch,
narrative,
portrayal,
depiction,
narration,
characterization,
delineation
in the sense of designate
Definition
to give a name to or describe as
I live in Exmoor, which is designated as a national park.
Synonyms
specify,
term,
class,
describe,
indicate,
brand,
define,
pronounce,
classify,
characterize,
stipulate,
denote
in the sense of docket
Definition
a label on a package or other delivery, stating contents, delivery instructions, etc.
The clerk asked me to sign the docket.
Synonyms
label,
bill,
ticket,
certificate,
tag,
voucher,
tab,
receipt,
tally,
chit,
chitty,
counterfoil
in the sense of flag
Definition
to mark with a tag or sticker
I promise to flag these things more clearly.
Synonyms
mark,
identify,
indicate,
label,
tab,
pick out,
note,
docket
in the sense of identify
Definition
to prove or recognize as being a certain person or thing
I tried to identify her perfume.
Synonyms
recognize,
place,
name,
remember,
spot,
label,
flag,
catalogue,
tag,
diagnose,
classify,
make out,
pinpoint,
recollect,
put your finger on (informal)
in the sense of mark
Definition
a sign, symbol, or other indication that distinguishes something
Each book was adorned with the publisher's mark at the bottom of the spine.
Synonyms
brand,
impression,
label,
stamp,
print,
device,
flag,
seal,
symbol,
token,
earmark,
emblem,
insignia,
signet,
handprint
in the sense of mark
Definition
to designate someone as a particular type of person
I added a code to mark the document as genuine.
Synonyms
label,
identify,
brand,
flag,
stamp,
characterize

Additional synonyms

in the sense of name
Definition
to give a name to
My mother insisted on naming me Horace.
Synonyms
call,
christen,
baptize,
dub,
term,
style,
label,
entitle,
denominate
in the sense of pigeonhole
Definition
to classify or categorize
I don't want to be pigeonholed as a kids' presenter.
Synonyms
classify,
label,
characterize,
categorize,
catalogue,
codify,
compartmentalize,
ghettoize
in the sense of stamp
Definition
to characterize
They had stamped me as a bad woman.
Synonyms
identify,
mark,
brand,
label,
reveal,
exhibit,
betray,
pronounce,
show to be,
categorize,
typecast
in the sense of tab
Definition
any similar flap, such as a piece of paper attached to a file for identification
a small red tab sewn on to the side of the pocket
Synonyms
flap,
tag,
label,
ticket,
flag,
marker,
sticker
in the sense of tally
Synonyms
record,
mark,
register,
reckon
in the sense of ticket
Definition
a label or tag attached to an article showing information such as its price and size
a price ticket
Synonyms
label,
tag,
marker,
sticker,
card,
slip,
tab,
docket (British)
in the sense of trademark
Definition
the name or other symbol used by a manufacturer to distinguish his or her products from those of competitors
The fabric carries a Pure New Wool trademark.
Synonyms
logo,
stamp,
motif,
emblem,
sign,
device,
seal,
badge,
crest,
hallmark (British),
insignia,
trade name,
monogram
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