labeling
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present participleof label.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
labelnouna slip of paper, cloth, or other material, marked or inscribed, for attachment to something to indicate its manufacturer, nature, ownership, destination, etc..
Example Sentences
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Manufacturers counter with front-of-the-package labeling that highlights added vitamins and minerals or the “heart healthy” benefits of supplied fiber.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
It’s also usually the manufacturer’s responsibility to ensure everything on those products’ labeling is accurate.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
Awareness of these findings appears to influence attitudes toward food labeling.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026
The Food and Drug Administration approved revised labeling for the iron replacement medicine to warn of the risk of low levels of phosphate in the blood.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
The American Beverage Association had promised to improve the clarity of its ingredient labeling.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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