be labelled (as) — to be described or characterized as something, often in a way that categorizes or defines someone or something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to be described or characterized as something, often in a way that categorizes or defines someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /biː ˈleɪbəld (æz)/
Example Sentences
- The pizza was labelled as 'extremely spicy' but it was milder than my grandmother's soup.
- She was labelled as the office comedian after her hilarious presentation about quarterly reports.
- The product was labelled as eco-friendly by the environmental organization.
be labelled (as)
VERB[/biː ˈleɪbəld (æz)/]
to be described or characterized as something, often in a way that categorizes or defines someone or something
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After one mistake, the new employee was labelled as careless by everyone.
After the samples were tagged in the LAB, each one was labelled as a different chemical.
After the heavy cable crossed the wooden table, the device was labelled as the main power unit.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'label' derives from Old French labelle, originally denoting a small piece of cloth or ribbon. Over time, its meaning evolved metaphorically to signify 'to mark' or 'to classify', eventually developing into the modern sense of identifying or categorizing something with a descriptive tag.
Breakdown
labelle (Old French: small cloth or ribbon) → label (to mark or identify) → be labelled (passive form: to be marked, classified, or identified as something).
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📝Examples
“The pizza was labelled as 'extremely spicy' but it was milder than my grandmother's soup.”
“She was labelled as the office comedian after her hilarious presentation about quarterly reports.”
“The product was labelled as eco-friendly by the environmental organization.”
“He didn't want to be labelled as a quitter, so he kept trying despite failures.”
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