label
To attach a tag or piece of information to an object to describe its contents or ownership. It also refers to the act of categorizing or describing someone or something in a specific, often oversimplified, way.
Exemples
3 sur 5I need to label these moving boxes so I know which room they belong in.
I need to mark these storage containers to identify their destination.
The specimens were carefully labeled with the date and location of their discovery.
The samples were meticulously identified with chronological and geographical data.
It's not fair to label him as lazy just because he's quiet.
It is unjust to categorize him as unmotivated simply due to his reserved nature.
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of a 'Label' as a 'Letter' you attach to an object to tell you what it is.
Quiz rapide
The laboratory technician was instructed to ___ each vial with a unique serial number.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : label
Exemples
I need to label these moving boxes so I know which room they belong in.
everydayI need to mark these storage containers to identify their destination.
The specimens were carefully labeled with the date and location of their discovery.
formalThe samples were meticulously identified with chronological and geographical data.
It's not fair to label him as lazy just because he's quiet.
informalIt is unjust to categorize him as unmotivated simply due to his reserved nature.
Students were asked to label the parts of the cell in the biological diagram.
academicLearners were required to name the components of the cell within the scientific illustration.
The company must label all hazardous materials according to international safety standards.
businessThe firm is required to provide descriptive tags for all dangerous substances per global regulations.
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
designer label
clothing made by a famous fashion company
label someone a failure
to describe someone as unsuccessful in a definitive way
private label
products manufactured by one company for sale under another company's brand
Souvent confondu avec
A tag is usually a physical attachment, whereas label can be physical or a figurative categorization.
Branding refers to marketing and reputation, while labeling refers to identification or classification.
Notes d'usage
In academic contexts, 'label' often refers to identifying parts of a graph or diagram. In social contexts, it often has a negative connotation, implying that someone is being unfairly stereotyped.
Erreurs courantes
Learners sometimes forget to use the preposition 'as' when using the word to categorize people (e.g., 'they labeled him a hero' is correct, but 'labeled him as a hero' is more common for descriptions).
Astuce mémo
Think of a 'Label' as a 'Letter' you attach to an object to tell you what it is.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Old French word 'label', meaning a ribbon, fringe, or narrow strip of cloth.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In modern Western psychology, 'labeling' is often discussed in the context of how social stigmas or medical diagnoses can affect a person's self-identity.
Quiz rapide
The laboratory technician was instructed to ___ each vial with a unique serial number.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : label
Grammaire lie
Mots lis
unknown
A1A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.
of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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