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label [ˈleɪbəl]

1 label noun
  • a piece of paper, cloth, or similar material that is attached to something to identify or describe it
  • a word or phrase that describes or identifies something or someone
  • a company that produces musical recordings

2 label verb
  • to put a word or name on something to describe or identify it : to attach a label to (something) —often used as (be) labeled
  • to name or describe (someone or something) in a specified way : to give a label to (someone or something) —often used as (be) labeled