Labelling Meaning and Definition


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What is the definition Labelling? What is its meaning in the dictionary? Synonyms, Words ending with Labelling, Words starting with Labelling, Example sentences, Antonyms, How to pronounce? Related sentences, Derivations and more...

Labelling meaning

Word: Labelling

How to pronounce:

How to pronounce: ˈleɪblɪŋ

Noun

Definitions:

1. A small piece of paper, fabric, plastic, or similar material attached to an object and giving information about it.

Example sentences: "The alcohol content is clearly stated on the label"

2. A classifying phrase or name applied to a person or thing, especially one that is inaccurate or restrictive.

Example sentences: "The label ‘salsa’ seems especially meaningless when applied to musicians like Tito Puente"

3. A narrow horizontal strip, typically with three downward projections, that is superimposed on a coat of arms by an eldest son during the life of his father.

4. Another term for dripstone

Verb

Definitions:

1. Attach a label to (something)

Example sentences: "She labelled the parcels neatly, writing the addresses in capital letters"

2. Assign to a category, especially inaccurately or restrictively.

Example sentences: "Many pupils felt that they were labelled as failures"


Synonyms:

marking

flagging

designation

labeling


Synonyms:

marking

labelling

tagging


Derivations:

labelled

labeled

label


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Labelling in Other Languages...

Spanish: Etiquetar

German: Beschriften

French: étiqueter

Italian: Etichettare

Turkish: Etiketlemek


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