Meaning of "label" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LABEL

From Old French, from Germanic; compare Old High German lappa rag.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF LABEL

label  [ˈleɪbəl]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LABEL

Label is a verb and can also act as a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb label in English.

WHAT DOES LABEL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Label

A label is a piece of paper, polymer, cloth, metal, or other material affixed to a container or product, on which is printed information about the product. Information printed directly on a container or article can also be considered labeling. Labels have many uses including providing information on a product's origin, use, shelf-life and disposal, some or all of which may be governed by legislation such as that for food in the UK. Methods of production and attachment to packaging are many and various and may also be subject to internationally recognised standards.

Definition of label in the English dictionary

The first definition of label in the dictionary is a piece of paper, card, or other material attached to an object to identify it or give instructions or details concerning its ownership, use, nature, destination, etc; tag. Other definition of label is a brief descriptive phrase or term given to a person, group, school of thought, etc. Label is also a word or phrase heading a piece of text to indicate or summarize its contents.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO LABEL

PRESENT

Present

I label

you label

he/she/it labels

we label

you label

they label

Present continuous

I am labelling

you are labelling

he/she/it is labelling

we are labelling

you are labelling

they are labelling

Present perfect

I have labelled

you have labelled

he/she/it has labelled

we have labelled

you have labelled

they have labelled

Present perfect continuous

I have been labelling

you have been labelling

he/she/it has been labelling

we have been labelling

you have been labelling

they have been labelling

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I labelled

you labelled

he/she/it labelled

we labelled

you labelled

they labelled

Past continuous

I was labelling

you were labelling

he/she/it was labelling

we were labelling

you were labelling

they were labelling

Past perfect

I had labelled

you had labelled

he/she/it had labelled

we had labelled

you had labelled

they had labelled

Past perfect continuous

I had been labelling

you had been labelling

he/she/it had been labelling

we had been labelling

you had been labelling

they had been labelling

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will label

you will label

he/she/it will label

we will label

you will label

they will label

Future continuous

I will be labelling

you will be labelling

he/she/it will be labelling

we will be labelling

you will be labelling

they will be labelling

Future perfect

I will have labelled

you will have labelled

he/she/it will have labelled

we will have labelled

you will have labelled

they will have labelled

Future perfect continuous

I will have been labelling

you will have been labelling

he/she/it will have been labelling

we will have been labelling

you will have been labelling

they will have been labelling

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would label

you would label

he/she/it would label

we would label

you would label

they would label

Conditional continuous

I would be labelling

you would be labelling

he/she/it would be labelling

we would be labelling

you would be labelling

they would be labelling

Conditional perfect

I would have label

you would have label

he/she/it would have label

we would have label

you would have label

they would have label

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been labelling

you would have been labelling

he/she/it would have been labelling

we would have been labelling

you would have been labelling

they would have been labelling

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you label
we let´s label
you label

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to label

Past participle

labelled

Present Participle

labelling

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

SYNONYMS OF «LABEL»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «label» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of label

brand · brand name · call · categorize · characterization · characterize · class · classification · classify · company · define · describe · description · designate · docket · epithet · flag · identify · mark · marker · name · pigeonhole · stamp · sticker · tab · tag · tally · ticket · trade name · trademark

TRANSLATION OF LABEL

Find out the translation of label to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of label from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «label» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 标签
• Translator English - Spanish: etiqueta
• English: label
• Translator English - Hindi: लेबल
• Translator English - Arabic: مُلْصَقٌ
• Translator English - Russian: ярлык
• Translator English - Portuguese: etiqueta
• Translator English - Bengali: লেবেল
• Translator English - French: étiquette
• Translator English - Malay: Label
• Translator English - German: Etikett
• Translator English - Japanese: ラベル
• Translator English - Korean: 라벨
• Translator English - Javanese: Label
• Translator English - Vietnamese: nhãn mác
• Translator English - Tamil: லேபிள்
• Translator English - Marathi: लेबल
• Translator English - Turkish: etiket
• Translator English - Italian: etichetta
• Translator English - Polish: etykieta
• Translator English - Ukrainian: етикетка
• Translator English - Romanian: etichetă
• Translator English - Greek: ετικέτα
• Translator English - Afrikaans: etiket
• Translator English - Swedish: märke
• Translator English - Norwegian: etikett

10 QUOTES WITH «LABEL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word label.

1

Steve Aoki

I've been doing my record label for 15 years called Dim Mak. I started my label when I was 19 in '96. I started putting out an eclectic roster of artists. In 2003, we found a band called Bloc Party, and in 2004, we started getting remixes for Bloc Party, and at the same time I was throwing Dim Mak parties in Los Angeles.

2

Mario Batali

My family makes these vinegars - out of everything from grapes to peaches and cherries. We go through the whole process with the giant vat and drainer, label them, and give them as Christmas presents.

3

Gerry Beckley

It's one thing to be a fan and it's another thing to be a label.

4

Sean Booth

I'd rather be on a label that understands us and allows us to be a bit odd.

5

Drew Carey

Libertarians are essentially what the Republicans were 30 years ago. Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan. They'd all fit more under the Libertarian label than the modern day Republican label.

6

Roberto Cavalli

You can't just buy things for the label - it's ridiculous.

7

Chingy

I want to invest and have my own record label and artists. I want to have a business where my kids, kids, kids will still have something going on long after I'm gone.

8

John Ciardi

Love is the word used to label the sexual excitement of the young, the habituation of the middle-aged, and the mutual dependence of the old.

9

Stockwell Day

Individuals have little opportunity to get elected to Parliament under the label of the government party... unless they are in good standing with the Prime Minister and pledged to be cooperative.

10

Chauncey Depew

Follow the path of the unsafe, independent thinker. Expose your ideas to the dangers of controversy. Speak your mind and fear less the label of 'crackpot' than the stigma of conformity. And on issues that seem important to you, stand up and be counted at any cost.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LABEL»

Discover the use of label in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to label and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Record Label Marketing

A much-needed overall survey of the music industry and the corporate processes used to market music recordings through a record label.

Tom Hutchison, Paul Allen, Amy Macy, 2012

Private Label Strategy: How to Meet the Store Brand Challenge

In Private Label Strategy: How to Meet the Store Brand Challenge, Nirmalya Kumar and Jan-Benedict E.M. Steenkamp describe the new strategies for private labels that retailers are using, and challenge brand manufacturers to develop an ...

Nirmalya Kumar, Jan-Benedict E. M. Steenkamp, 2007

The Guide to Off-Label Prescription Drugs: New Uses for ...

"The Guide to Off-Label Prescription Drugs" provides you with the latest information on more than 1,500 breakthrough uses for prescription drugs.

Kevin R. Loughlin, Joyce Generali, 2006

Fashion Unraveled: How to Start, Run and Manage an ...

Matthews peeks into the operations of an independent fashion design business to create a guide for entrepreneurs, designers, students, and craftspeople.

Jennifer Lynne Matthews, 2009

Behind the Label: Inequality in the Los Angeles Apparel Industry

In this study, Edna Bonacich and Richard Appelbaum investigate the return of sweatshops to the apparel industry, especially in Los Angeles.

Edna Bonacich, 2000

How to Open & Operate a Financially Successful Independent ...

With the help of this book you can turn your love of music into a highly successful business. The companion CD-ROM is included with the print version of this book; however is not available for download with the electronic version.

Martha Maeda, 2011

Private Label: Turning the Retail Brand Threat into Your ...

Private Label is a powerful and compelling book of international scope on both the dangers and the opportunities posed by the rapid growth in recent years of private label or retail brands (those owned, sold and distributed by retailers).

Keith Lincoln, Lars Thomassen, 2009

How to Set Up and Run a Fashion Label

Packed with tips, case studies, and tasks to help you analyze yourself, your market and your product, the book is designed for anyone wanting to start their own fashion business.

Toby Meadows, 2009

Not On the Label: What Really Goes Into the Food on Your Plate

An expose of the state of the food production industry in Britain.

Felicity Lawrence, 2004

Teaching Music to Students with Special Needs: A Label-Free ...

The book concludes with an up-to-date section of resources and technology information.

Alice Hammel, Ryan Hourigan, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LABEL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term label is used in the context of the following news items.

Syz: Bankers abused the Swiss label of quality - FT.com

“The Swiss label of quality stands for something, but a lot of bankers abused it. Maybe [these issues] tarnish the sector in general, but I believe ... «Financial Times, Jul 15»

Clay Buchholz Brushes Off 'Injury Prone' Label: 'It Doesn't Bother Me …

It seems fair to use the label, all things considered. But it isn't something Buchholz is too concerned about after landing on the 15-day DL last ... «NESN.com, Jul 15»

Cultural crossover: Label tapped into demand for Ukrainian music …

The label featured artists such as Tommy Buick, Jim Gregrash (no relation to Joey Gregorash), Peter Hnatiuk, John Yuzyk, the Royal Polka ... «Winnipeg Free Press, Jul 15»

Despite plant label, hollies do thrive in shade - MRT.com: Culture

Answer: As a guy who spent one frustrating year of his life trying to write text for nursery plant labels (given 17 words per label to do so), and ... «Midland Reporter-Telegram, Jul 15»

Porsche Macan Turbo Black Label by Artisanspirits - GTspirit.com

Porsche Macan Turbo Black Label by Artisanspirits. Japanese aftermarket tuner Artisanspirits has revealed a stunning white Porsche Macan ... «GTspirit, Jul 15»

Taylor Swift Challenged Apple Without Her Label's Approval

Taylor Swift Publicly Challenged Apple Music Without Her Label's Approval ... did so without the prior consent of her record label, Big Machine. «Taste of Country, Jul 15»

Fabian Delph transfer: Fans label midfielder a 'snake' on banner …

Fabian Delph transfer: Fans label midfielder a 'snake' on banner hung at Villa Park. 08:26, 18 July 2015; By Mat Kendrick ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»

Puma launches collection with L.A. label Stampd - www …

Puma and Chris Stamp, founder of streetwear label Stampd, have teamed up for the 'Puma x Stampd' collection for fall/winter 2015. Stamp ... «SPORTSWEAR INTERNATIONAL, Jul 15»

Request to lower $10M bail denied for rap-label founder | The …

Request to lower $10M bail denied for rap-label founder ... The attorney claimed that Knight, co-founder of hip-hop label Death Row Records, ... «Columbus Dispatch, Jul 15»

Blog: A new application of a label? - American Thinker

A new application of a label? By Thomas Lifson. A reader from Cleveland writes: It was a subtle change and you may have missed it. «American Thinker, Jul 15»