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..
labelling
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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.
Example Sentences
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"There is a lot of anger," said activist Sidorela Vatnikaj, labelling the movement a "revolution".
From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2026
Several labelling schemes, including from Britain, France and Germany, were being showcased at the world's biggest book industry fair in Frankfurt this week, where the challenges posed by AI were hotly debated.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
But shortly after Princes launched its new product as "jack mackerel", the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs changed its rules to permit the labelling.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Some said they would post in exchange for free food and drink, without an extra payment on top - and five of those said they would post without labelling the content as an advert.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
Such labelling and treatment made them an angry and embittered lot.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
