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- pronunciation:
- leI
bl
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Grammatical Patterns
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a slip of paper or cloth tag that bears information as to the contents, destination, owner, or use of something to which it is attached.
I stuck the address label on the side of the package.Attach a label with your child's name to each of the items he or she is bringing to camp.The label on the shirt should have washing instructions.The ingredients are listed on the jar's label.
- synonyms:
- docket, tag, ticket
- similar words:
- mark, sticker, tab
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definition 2: |
a descriptive term or brief phrase used to classify a person or thing.
When he was a child, the inventor Thomas Edison was given the label "slow" by his teachers.- synonyms:
- denomination, epithet
- similar words:
- appellation, classification, description, designation, name, nickname, sobriquet, tag
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definition 3: |
a distinctive sign or trademark for a product, esp. a phonograph record, or its manufacturer.
In 1972, the band was finally offered a contract with a big-time record label.- synonyms:
- brand, logo, logotype, trademark
- similar words:
- name
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related words: |
make |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
labels, labeling, labeled |
definition 1: |
to put a label on or attach a label to.
You should label all your luggage.The winery has to label these bottles by hand.- synonyms:
- docket, tag, ticket
- similar words:
- call, designate, hallmark, imprint, mark, tab
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definition 2: |
to identify or designate with, or as though with, a label.
She labeled each mineral in the collection with great accuracy.- synonyms:
- designate, identify, mark
- similar words:
- call, classify, name, specify, stamp, tag
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definition 3: |
to describe or classify (usu. fol. by "as").
The child was incorrectly labeled as autistic.- synonyms:
- call, categorize, characterize, dub, identify, tag
- similar words:
- classify, define, denominate, describe, designate, name, pigeonhole, stamp, term, title
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definition 4: |
to describe or classify (someone or something) as (something specified).
The teachers labeled the boy a trouble-maker.[verb + smby/smth + noun/adj
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These drugs have been labeled highly dangerous.[verb + smby/smth + noun/adj
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- synonyms:
- call, designate, dub, stamp, term
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related words: |
address, price, style, ticket |
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derivation: |
labeler (n.) |
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