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labelled - What does it mean?

Definition of 'labelled'

English

Alternative forms

* labeled (US )

Adjective

(-)
  • Having a label, tagged.
  • The butterfly collection had each specimen labelled with the scientfic name on a little piece of paper.
  • Defined or described.
  • He was labelled as a racist for his otherwise innocent remark.

    Usage notes

    This spelling is used in British and Canadian English. In the United States, the spelling labeled is preferred.

    Verb

    (head)
  • (British|Canada) (label)
  • "I've labelled the file and put it on your desk."