label label /ˈleɪbəl/

noun

1. () A brief description given for purposes of identification  ( label )
   a brief description given for purposes of identification
    The label modern is applied to many different kinds of architecture
   the label modern is applied to many different kinds of architecture
   
   
2. () Trade name of a company that produces musical recordings  ( recording label , label )
   trade name of a company that produces musical recordings
    The artists and repertoire department of a recording label is responsible for finding new talent
   the artists and repertoire department of a recording label is responsible for finding new talent
   
3. () An identifying or descriptive marker that is attached to an object  ( label )
   an identifying or descriptive marker that is attached to an object
    I like to label my plants so that I know what they are and can keep track of their care
   I like to label my plants so that I know what they are and can keep track of their care
   
   
4. () A radioactive isotope that is used in a compound in order to trace the mechanism of a chemical reaction  ( label )
   a radioactive isotope that is used in a compound in order to trace the mechanism of a chemical reaction
   

verb

1. () Assign a label to; designate with a label  ( label )
   assign a label to; designate with a label
    These students were labelled learning disabled'
   These students were labelled learning disabled'
   
2. () Pronounce judgment on  ( judge , label , pronounce )
   pronounce judgment on
    They labeled him unfit to work here
   They labeled him unfit to work here
   
3. () Attach a tag or label to  ( label , tag , mark )
   attach a tag or label to
    Label these bottles
   label these bottles
   
4. () Distinguish (as a compound or molecule) by introducing a labeled atom  ( label )
   distinguish (as a compound or molecule) by introducing a labeled atom
   
5. Distinguish (an element or atom) by using a radioactive isotope or an isotope of unusual mass for tracing through chemical reactions  ( label )
   distinguish (an element or atom) by using a radioactive isotope or an isotope of unusual mass for tracing through chemical reactions