Lable or Label

The term "label" is a noun that denotes a material affixed to an object to identify or describe it. Additionally, it is also used as a verb to describe the action of attaching a label to something, or in a more negative context, assigning someone to a specific category.

It is important to note that "lable" is an incorrect spelling of "label" and should be avoided as it is not a recognized word.

Examples of Label and lable in a sentence

• Incorrect: Please make sure to lable the boxes with the correct contents.
• Correct: Please make sure to label the boxes with the correct contents.

• Incorrect: I always lable my files with the appropriate tags.
• Correct: I always label my files with the appropriate tags.

Label as a noun

The term "label" is a noun that signifies a piece of material that is attached to an object to indicate or describe it, or as a metaphorical reference to the name assigned to someone or something. It can also be used to describe a music recording company or a fashion organization.

Examples of Label as a noun

• The label on the box read "Fragile: Handle with care."
• The designer's label was prominently displayed on the high-end clothing items.

Label as a verb

The term "label" can function as a verb, and it can refer to the act of attaching a label to something or, in a more negative context, it can refer to the act of categorizing someone based on superficial reasons or stereotypes.

Examples of Label as a verb

• Please label each file with a descriptive title before putting them in the folder.
• It's not fair to label someone as lazy just because they struggle with a particular task.

Note:

The term "label" is spelled the same way in both US and UK English. However, the spelling of other verb forms, such as "labelled" or "labeled," differs depending on which version of English is being used.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a synonym for “label”?

Meaning of "Label"	Noun Synonyms	Verb Synonyms
Information about an object	Docket, Tag, Ticket	Attach a label
Attaching a label to something	Tag, Ticket	Label, Classify
Categorizing someone based on superficial reasons or stereotypes	Pigeonhole, Stereotype	-

2. What does “lable” mean?

Some people mistakenly spell "label" as "lable" due to its pronunciation, which is similar to words that end in "-able" (such as "table"). However, "lable" is not an acceptable spelling and should be avoided. The correct spelling is "label".