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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. [1/10 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 |
a small piece of paper or cloth that is attached to an object. A label gives information about what the object contains, how to use it, or who owns it. [2 definitions] |
| labelable |
combined form of label. |
| mark1 |
to label or be a feature of. [1/9 definitions] |
| 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 |
a number or numeral used to label or name something. [2/11 definitions] |
| pigeonhole |
a narrow, usu. oversimplified label or category. [1/5 definitions] |
| postage stamp |
a small, printed label that is put on a piece of mail to show that the postage has been paid. Postage stamps often have pictures on them. |
| relabel |
combined form of label. |
| sticker |
a paper label, patch, or sign with sticky material on the back side. |
| stigmatize |
to label or brand as disgraceful or shameful. [1/2 definitions] |
| stock keeping unit |
a number that is given to a specific product in a store. The number is on a small label on the product. People use stock keeping units to keep track of inventory. |
| 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] |
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