labeling — The action of attaching a label or tag to something, often to show its contents, ingredients, or origin.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The action of attaching a label or tag to something, often to show its contents, ingredients, or origin.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈleɪ.bəl.ɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The new labeling rules require companies to clearly list all allergens.
- My cat gave me a death stare when I started labeling all her toys with sticky notes.
- Teachers should avoid labeling children as 'troublemakers' too quickly.
labeling
NOUN[/ˈleɪ.bəl.ɪŋ/]
The action of attaching a label or tag to something, often to show its contents, ingredients, or origin.
Careful labeling on every jar keeps her spice shelf perfectly organized.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'lambel', meaning a strip or ribbon of cloth, which evolved into the modern sense of a tag attached to goods for identification.
Breakdown
label (a tag/strip used to identify something) + -ing (suffix forming a noun of action or process)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The new labeling rules require companies to clearly list all allergens.”
“My cat gave me a death stare when I started labeling all her toys with sticky notes.”
“Teachers should avoid labeling children as 'troublemakers' too quickly.”
“He accidentally put a 'fragile' label on his own gym bag — classic mislabeling.”
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