labelling

la·bel

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ley-buh l]
- /ˈleɪ bəl/
- /ˈleɪ.bəl.ɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ley-buh l]
- /ˈleɪ bəl/

Definitions of labelling word

noun labelling a slip of paper, cloth, or other material, marked or inscribed, for attachment to something to indicate its manufacturer, nature, ownership, destination, etc. 1
noun labelling a short word or phrase descriptive of a person, group, intellectual movement, etc. 1
noun labelling a word or phrase indicating that what follows belongs in a particular category or classification: The following definition has the label “Archit.”. 1
noun labelling Architecture. a molding or dripstone over a door or window, especially one that extends horizontally across the top of the opening and vertically downward for a certain distance at the sides. 1
noun labelling a brand or trademark, especially of a manufacturer of phonograph records, tape cassettes, etc.: She records under a new label. 1
noun labelling the manufacturer using such a label: a major label that has produced some of the best recordings of the year. 1

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Origin of labelling

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

1275-1325; Middle English < Middle French: ribbon, perhaps < Germanic. See lap1

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Parts of speech for Labelling

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Labelling

labelling popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for labelling

noun labelling

initialling — (British) present participle of initial.
categorization — to arrange in categories or classes; classify.
marking — a visible impression or trace on something, as a line, cut, dent, stain, or bruise: a small mark on his arm.
ticketing — a slip, usually of paper or cardboard, serving as evidence that the holder has paid a fare or admission or is entitled to some service, right, or the like: a railroad ticket; a theater ticket.
lettering — a written or printed communication addressed to a person or organization and usually transmitted by mail.

All 5 Synonyms of labelling