label
/ˈleɪ.bəl/(verb)
AWL Sublist 4CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
To attach a label to; to assign to a category, especially inaccurately or restrictively.
Key Academic Collocations
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labellabeledlabellinglabels
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
categorizetagclassifydesignatebrand
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"Mandating prominent nutritional labels on ultra-processed beverages helps consumers make healthier dietary decisions."
"The process diagram shows that wine bottles are mechanically corked, rinsed, and labeled prior to export shipment."
"Educators must avoid prematurely labeling struggling students as disruptive, which risks triggering a self-fulfilling prophecy."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
In Task 1 process tasks: 'In the subsequent phase, containers are hermetically sealed and labeled.'