label

US /ˈleɪ.bəl/
UK /ˈleɪ.bəl/
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1.

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

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Check the label for washing instructions.
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The product has a new eco-friendly label.
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tagstickermarkertabticket
2.

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

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He doesn't like the label of 'artist'.
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It's unfair to put such a negative label on someone.
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designationclassificationcategorytagepithet
3.

a company that produces and sells music recordings.

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She signed with a major record label.
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The band released their album on an independent label.
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record companyimprintstudio
1.

attach a label to (something).

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Please label all your boxes clearly.
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The samples were carefully labeled and stored.
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tagmarkidentifycategorizeclassify
2.

assign to a particular class or category.

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It's wrong to label people based on their appearance.
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The media often labels him as controversial.
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categorizeclassifybranddesignatename