label
noun
a slip of paper, cloth, or other material, marked or inscribed, for attachment to something to indicate its manufacturer, nature, ownership, destination, etc..
labelled
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past participleof label.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof label.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
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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In June, Australia's government reported six cases of acute liver injury linked to products labelled Retatrutide.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
He labelled rogue bankers as "half-wits" and said the dams and flood dykes lining the Yangtze River were as "flimsy and porous as tofu dregs".
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
The breakthrough has been labelled a "very significant turning point" in science that could unlock a new era for treating disease.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Text that aims to inform the public on general interest issues will also have to be labelled if they are created using AI without human editorial oversight.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
She opened the door of her locker and pointed to the row of boxes and labelled phials on the upper shelf.
From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
