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Meaning of the word labeling in English

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labeling

Verb

1.

attach a label to (something).

Example:
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she labeled the parcels neatly, writing the addresses in capital letters
Synonym:
tagtabticketstampmarkdocketflag
2.

assign to a category, especially inaccurately or restrictively.

Example:
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the critics labeled him a loser
Synonym:
categorizeclassifyclasscharacterizedescribedesignateidentifymarkstamppronouncebrandcondemnpigeonholestereotypetypecastcompartmentalizetypifycallnametermdubnickname
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