labeling

The word “labeling” has 3 syllables: la-bel-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈleɪ.bəlɪŋ/


What is synonym and antonym for labeling?

In the thesaurus, “labeling” has 15 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for labeling along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for labeling

  • denominating
  • denoting
  • designating
  • dubbing
  • entitling
  • identifying
  • lettering
  • marking
  • naming
  • nominating
  • specifying
  • styling
  • tagging
  • terming
  • titling

Meanings of labeling

  • verb
    1. To put a label (a ticket or sign) on (something).
    2. (ditransitive) To give a label to (someone or something) in order to categorise that person or thing.
    3. To replace specific atoms by their isotope in order to track the presence or movement of this isotope through a reaction, metabolic pathway or cell.
    4. To add a detectable substance, either transiently or permanently, to a biological substance in order to track the presence of the label-substance combination either in situ or in vitro.
  • noun
    1. A set of labels applied to the various objects in a system.
    2. The introduction of a traceable chemical group (e.g., containing an isotope or a fluorescent dye) into a protein or other biomolecule of interest so it can be tracked or quantified during experimental analysis.

Example Sentences

  • The chef is meticulously labeling each ingredient to avoid mix-ups in the kitchen.
  • In the factory, workers are busy labeling the packages before shipment.
  • The environmentalist advocates for transparent labeling of food products to inform consumers.
  • The artist is carefully labeling each painting with the date and title.
  • The company is committed to ethically labeling its products to build trust with customers.

On this page you'll find 15 synonyms or another words to labeling, such as: denominating, denoting, designating, dubbing, entitling, identifying, lettering.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

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hallmarking

naming

  • acknowledgment
  • appointing
  • approval
  • assigning
  • assignment
  • calling
  • certification
  • choice
  • choosing
  • citing
  • comment
  • constituting
  • deciding
  • decision
  • description
  • designating
  • designation
  • determining
  • dubbing
  • election
  • figuring
  • finding
  • footnote
  • indicating
  • indication
  • labeling
  • labelling
  • mentioning
  • nicknaming
  • nominating
  • nomination
  • notice
  • noticing
  • notification
  • noting
  • opting
  • option
  • passport
  • picking
  • proposal
  • quoting
  • recognition
  • recommendation
  • reference
  • remark
  • resolving
  • selecting
  • selection
  • setting
  • specifying
  • suggestion
  • terming
  • testimony
  • titling
  • utterance

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