Label
/ˈleɪb(ə)l/
noun
plural noun: labels
- 1.a small piece of paper, fabric, plastic, or similar material attached to an object and giving information about it."the alcohol content is clearly stated on the label"Similar:
- 2.a classifying phrase or name applied to a person or thing, especially one that is inaccurate or restrictive."the label ‘salsa’ seems especially meaningless when applied to musicians like Tito Puente"Similar:
verb
3rd person present: labels
- 1.attach a label to (something)."she labelled the parcels neatly, writing the addresses in capital letters"Similar:
- 2.assign to a category, especially inaccurately or restrictively."many pupils felt that they were labelled as failures"
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