label

Type: verb, noun

Definitions: (verb) If you label something, you write information on it or attach information to it. (noun) A label is a brand (mainly for fashion and music companies). (noun) A label is a small sign, usually on something, to tell you about it.

Examples: (verb) The government labeled him as a traitor. (verb) He labelled the tree with its name and date. (noun) Clothing labels should be responsible for the working standards in the factories of the developing countries they get their material from. (noun) There are washing instructions on the label. (noun) Please read the label before using the product.

Synonyms: nouns: marker, description. brand, company. verbs: mark, describe.

Academic Word List Sublist and Group: 4 B