labeling
Labeling (noun) means the labels attached to products or objects, or the process of putting them on. Example: “The new food labeling rules require calorie counts on every package.”
How to Use Labeling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPutting identifying tags or markers on things — from grocery packaging to molecules in a lab.
US spelling; British English writes "labelling" with two Ls.
Word Forms
labelings plural
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The new food _____ rules require calorie counts on every package.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “labeling” mean?
The word “labeling” means the labels attached to products or objects, or the process of putting them on. In plain terms, putting identifying tags or markers on things — from grocery packaging to molecules in a lab.
How do you use “labeling” in a sentence?
Here is “labeling” used in a sentence: “The new food labeling rules require calorie counts on every package.”
What part of speech is “labeling”?
“Labeling” is a noun.
Is “labeling” a common word?
“Labeling” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “labeling” have?
“Labeling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the labels attached to products or objects, or the process of putting them on.
What is the difference between "labeling" and "labelling"?
"Labeling," with one L, is the American spelling, while "labelling," with two L's, is the standard British and Canadian spelling. Both refer to the same thing — the labels attached to products or the process of applying them.
What does "labeling" mean in a laboratory or scientific context?
In lab science, "labeling" refers to attaching a traceable marker to a molecule so scientists can follow it through a chemical reaction or through the body.
Does "labeling" always refer to physical labels on products?
No — while "labeling" commonly means the tags or markings on products, it can also refer to the scientific practice of attaching a traceable marker to a molecule for tracking purposes.