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banana republic |
(informal) a small, often politically unstable Central American country with a one-crop economy that is controlled by foreign capital (used as a derogatory label). |
bookplate |
a label indicating ownership that is pasted on the front end paper of a book. |
call |
to give a descriptive name or label to. [1/22 definitions] |
docket |
a label or ticket on a package that lists contents or states any particulars about it, such as assembly or operating instructions. [2/7 definitions] |
email address |
a unique identifying label that allows internet messages to be received in one's electronic mail account. The "@" symbol is a part of every email address |
fellow traveler |
one who does not belong to a group, esp. the Communist party, but supports or espouses its doctrines and aims; sympathizer (used as a derogatory label). |
label |
to put a label on or attach a label to. [2/7 definitions] |
labelable |
combined form of label. |
misdiagnose |
to wrongly assign (a medical label) to a set of symptoms. [1/2 definitions] |
mislabel |
to label incorrectly. |
name |
a label only, rather than a reflection of fact. [1/9 definitions] |
nametag |
a label or badge bearing a person's name, worn in a visible place on the person's clothing for identification. |
number |
to distinguish or label with a number or numeral. [1/18 definitions] |
pigeonhole |
a narrow, usu. oversimplified label or category. [1/5 definitions] |
postage stamp |
a small, usu. gummed label bearing a money denomination, and often a picture, that is issued and affixed to mail, indicating that payment of postage has been made. |
relabel |
combined form of label. |
sticker |
a paper label, patch, or sign with adhesive on the back side. [1/2 definitions] |
stigmatize |
to label or brand as disgraceful or shameful. [1/2 definitions] |
ticket |
a label or tag, usu. attached, bearing information as to contents, price, or destination, as of a package, shipment, or garment. [2/10 definitions] |
trademark |
to apply a trademark to; label. [1/4 definitions] |
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