Definitions for label
ˈleɪ bəlla·bel

Princeton's WordNet(4.10 / 10 votes)Rate this definition:

1. labelnoun

   a brief description given for purposes of identification

   "the label Modern is applied to many different kinds of architecture"

2. label, recording labelnoun

   trade name of a company that produces musical recordings

   "the artists and repertoire department of a recording label is responsible for finding new talent"

3. labelnoun

   a radioactive isotope that is used in a compound in order to trace the mechanism of a chemical reaction

4. labelverb

   an identifying or descriptive marker that is attached to an object

5. labelverb

   assign a label to; designate with a label

   "These students were labelled `learning disabled'"

6. tag, label, markverb

   attach a tag or label to

   "label these bottles"

7. pronounce, label, judgeverb

   pronounce judgment on

   "They labeled him unfit to work here"

8. labelverb

   distinguish (as a compound or molecule) by introducing a labeled atom

9. labelverb

   distinguish (an element or atom) by using a radioactive isotope or an isotope of unusual mass for tracing through chemical reactions

Wiktionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. labelnoun

   A small ticket or sign giving information about something to which it is attached or intended to be attached.

   Etymology: From label, from label (Modern French: lambeau), from Old , from lappōn, from leb-. Cognate with lappa, læppa. More at lap.

2. labelnoun

   A name given to something or someone to categorise them as part of a particular social group.

   Ever since he started going to the rock club, he's been given the label "waster".

   Etymology: From label, from label (Modern French: lambeau), from Old , from lappōn, from leb-. Cognate with lappa, læppa. More at lap.

3. labelnoun

   A company that sells records.

   The label signed the band after hearing a demo tape.

   Etymology: From label, from label (Modern French: lambeau), from Old , from lappōn, from leb-. Cognate with lappa, læppa. More at lap.

4. labelnoun

   A user-defined alias for a numerical designation, the reverse of an enumeration.

   Storage devices can be given by label or id.

   Etymology: From label, from label (Modern French: lambeau), from Old , from lappōn, from leb-. Cognate with lappa, læppa. More at lap.

5. labelnoun

   A named place in source code that can be jumped to using a GOTO or equivalent construct.

   Etymology: From label, from label (Modern French: lambeau), from Old , from lappōn, from leb-. Cognate with lappa, læppa. More at lap.

6. labelverb

   To put a label (a ticket or sign) on (something).

   The shop assistant labeled all the products in the shop.

   Etymology: From label, from label (Modern French: lambeau), from Old , from lappōn, from leb-. Cognate with lappa, læppa. More at lap.

7. labelverb

   To give a label to (someone or something) in order to categorise that person or thing.

   He's been unfairly labeled as a cheat, although he's only ever cheated once.

   Etymology: From label, from label (Modern French: lambeau), from Old , from lappōn, from leb-. Cognate with lappa, læppa. More at lap.

Webster Dictionary(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Labelnoun

   a tassel

   Etymology: [OF. label sort of ribbon or fringe, label in heraldry, F. lambeau shred, strip, rag; of uncertain origin; cf. L. labellum, dim. of labrum lip, edge, margin, G. lappen flap, patch, rag, tatter (cf. Lap of a dress), W. llab, llabed, label, flap, Gael. leab, leob, slice, shred, hanging lip.]

2. Labelnoun

   a slip of silk, paper, parchment, etc., affixed to anything, usually by an inscription, the contents, ownership, destination, etc.; as, the label of a bottle or a package

   Etymology: [OF. label sort of ribbon or fringe, label in heraldry, F. lambeau shred, strip, rag; of uncertain origin; cf. L. labellum, dim. of labrum lip, edge, margin, G. lappen flap, patch, rag, tatter (cf. Lap of a dress), W. llab, llabed, label, flap, Gael. leab, leob, slice, shred, hanging lip.]

3. Labelnoun

   a slip of ribbon, parchment, etc., attached to a document to hold the appended seal; also, the seal

   Etymology: [OF. label sort of ribbon or fringe, label in heraldry, F. lambeau shred, strip, rag; of uncertain origin; cf. L. labellum, dim. of labrum lip, edge, margin, G. lappen flap, patch, rag, tatter (cf. Lap of a dress), W. llab, llabed, label, flap, Gael. leab, leob, slice, shred, hanging lip.]

4. Labelnoun

   a writing annexed by way of addition, as a codicil added to a will

   Etymology: [OF. label sort of ribbon or fringe, label in heraldry, F. lambeau shred, strip, rag; of uncertain origin; cf. L. labellum, dim. of labrum lip, edge, margin, G. lappen flap, patch, rag, tatter (cf. Lap of a dress), W. llab, llabed, label, flap, Gael. leab, leob, slice, shred, hanging lip.]

5. Labelnoun

   a barrulet, or, rarely, a bendlet, with pendants, or points, usually three, especially used as a mark of cadency to distinguish an eldest or only son while his father is still living

   Etymology: [OF. label sort of ribbon or fringe, label in heraldry, F. lambeau shred, strip, rag; of uncertain origin; cf. L. labellum, dim. of labrum lip, edge, margin, G. lappen flap, patch, rag, tatter (cf. Lap of a dress), W. llab, llabed, label, flap, Gael. leab, leob, slice, shred, hanging lip.]

6. Labelnoun

   a brass rule with sights, formerly used, in connection with a circumferentor, to take altitudes

   Etymology: [OF. label sort of ribbon or fringe, label in heraldry, F. lambeau shred, strip, rag; of uncertain origin; cf. L. labellum, dim. of labrum lip, edge, margin, G. lappen flap, patch, rag, tatter (cf. Lap of a dress), W. llab, llabed, label, flap, Gael. leab, leob, slice, shred, hanging lip.]

7. Labelnoun

   the name now generally given to the projecting molding by the sides, and over the tops, of openings in mediaeval architecture. It always has a /quare form, as in the illustration

   Etymology: [OF. label sort of ribbon or fringe, label in heraldry, F. lambeau shred, strip, rag; of uncertain origin; cf. L. labellum, dim. of labrum lip, edge, margin, G. lappen flap, patch, rag, tatter (cf. Lap of a dress), W. llab, llabed, label, flap, Gael. leab, leob, slice, shred, hanging lip.]

8. Labelnoun

   in mediaeval art, the representation of a band or scroll containing an inscription

   Etymology: [OF. label sort of ribbon or fringe, label in heraldry, F. lambeau shred, strip, rag; of uncertain origin; cf. L. labellum, dim. of labrum lip, edge, margin, G. lappen flap, patch, rag, tatter (cf. Lap of a dress), W. llab, llabed, label, flap, Gael. leab, leob, slice, shred, hanging lip.]

9. Labelverb

   to affix a label to; to mark with a name, etc.; as, to label a bottle or a package

   Etymology: [OF. label sort of ribbon or fringe, label in heraldry, F. lambeau shred, strip, rag; of uncertain origin; cf. L. labellum, dim. of labrum lip, edge, margin, G. lappen flap, patch, rag, tatter (cf. Lap of a dress), W. llab, llabed, label, flap, Gael. leab, leob, slice, shred, hanging lip.]

10. Labelverb

    to affix in or on a label

    Etymology: [OF. label sort of ribbon or fringe, label in heraldry, F. lambeau shred, strip, rag; of uncertain origin; cf. L. labellum, dim. of labrum lip, edge, margin, G. lappen flap, patch, rag, tatter (cf. Lap of a dress), W. llab, llabed, label, flap, Gael. leab, leob, slice, shred, hanging lip.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Label

   lā′bel, n. a small slip of writing affixed to anything to denote its contents, ownership, &c.: (law) a paper annexed to a will, as a codicil: (her.) a fillet with pendants: (archit.) the dripstone over a Gothic window or doorway arch.—v.t. to affix a label to: to describe by or on a label:—pr.p. lā′belling; pa.t. and pa.p. lā′belled. [O. Fr. label (Fr. lambeau); perh. from Old High Ger. lappa (Ger. lappen).]

Military Dictionary and Gazetteer(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. label

   In heraldry, is the mark of cadency which distinguishes the eldest son in his father’s lifetime. It consists of a horizontal stripe or fillet, with three points depending from it. When the mark of cadency itself is designated a file, its points are called labels.

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Label

   Noun; A tag or sticker marked on something, usually telling what it is. Verb; To mark something with a tag or sticker marked on something, usually telling what it is.

   I will label the jar of beans since everyone thinks it is peas.

   Etymology: Old French: label (ribbon), English: lap ---> label (middle English)

   Submitted by anonymous on January 29, 2021  

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1. • Attach
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   • Designate
   • Distinguish
   • Radioisotope
   • Trade Name

British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'label' in Nouns Frequency: #1425

2. Verbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'label' in Verbs Frequency: #788

Anagrams for label »

1. Bella

How to pronounce label?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of label in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of label in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of label in a Sentence

1. Harish Bijoor:

   Who would ever want to run with a label called Kingfisher Airlines?.

2. Hilary McClafferty:

   In the United, States, the homeopathic products that carry the label, HPUS— Homeopathic Pharmacopeia of the United States— are prepared with a very standardized, procedural monograph. So there is a map and regulations that ensure what’s on the label is what’s in the bottle.

3. Chris Lobanov-Rostovsky:

   The evidence is pretty conclusive that to use labels for people in a variety of areas, whether that’s in a sexual offense, or a learning disability, or other types of scenarios, that to label somebody actually makes outcomes worse rather than better.

4. Scott Walker:

   I'd rather have bland or uncharismatic than dumb or ignorant, or corrupt or any of the other things that they could label other would-be candidates out there. Or old, for that matter.

5. Breanna Stewart:

   The All-Star Game has a label where it’s a lot of offense and no defense, this was a game of All-Stars.

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