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..
is labeling
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present progressiveof label (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“What they’re doing is labeling an entire community as sick,” said Cristian González Cabrera, who researches L.G.B.T.Q. rights in Latin America for Human Rights Watch.
From New York Times ● May 26, 2024
Another trick is labeling, such as calling cookies or cereal family- or party-size.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 19, 2022
The British government is labeling it a “net-zero” flight, although there will probably still need to be some purchases of carbon offset credits to make the numbers add up.
From New York Times ● Jun. 29, 2022
“When is labeling in support and celebration of furthering our mission of equality successful and when is it ‘othering’ and hurting our mission?”
From New York Times ● Mar. 24, 2021
So far, the Chinese Foreign Ministry is labeling the incident a “fisheries case” and saying it is “close contact” with its North Korean counterparts, according to Chinese news reports.
From New York Times ● May 18, 2012
