labelled
/ˈleɪ.bəld/
ADJECTIVE
1. Having a label or identifying mark attached
Having a tag, ticket, sticker, or identifying mark attached to an object to indicate its name, contents, ownership, destination, or other information.
1.1. Marked with identifying information
Refers to products, packages, containers, or other objects that have labels attached to identify them or provide relevant information.
Synonyms
- tagged
- marked
- identified
- stamped
- ticketed
- captioned
- branded
Antonyms
- unlabelled
- unlabeled
- unmarked
- unidentified
- untagged
Examples
- All the boxes were clearly labelled with their contents.
- The bottles were labelled with their manufacturing and expiration dates.
- The museum displayed carefully labelled historical artifacts.
Related Words
- tag
- sticker
- identification
- marking
- designation
- packaging
- product information
ADJECTIVE
2. Given a particular name or designation
Named, called, or assigned a particular title, designation, or identifying term.
2.1. Named or designated
Refers to a person, object, or organization that has been given a particular name, title, or designation for identification.
Synonyms
- named
- designated
- called
- termed
- dubbed
- christened
- nicknamed
- denominated
- styled
- titled
- baptised
- baptized
- rechristened
- renamed
Antonyms
- unnamed
- nameless
- anonymous
- unidentified
- untitled
- unspecified
Examples
- The newly discovered species was labelled after its place of origin.
- The building was labelled with the name of its original architect.
- The organisation was labelled a pioneer in environmental research.
Related Words
- name
- designation
- title
- identity
- nomenclature
- naming
- identification
2.2. Classified or characterized in a particular way
Refers to someone or something assigned a category, description, or characteristic based on perceived qualities, behavior, or judgments.
Synonyms
- classified
- categorized
- characterized
- branded
- designated
- identified
- marked
- stigmatized
- described
- termed
Antonyms
- unclassified
- uncategorized
- undefined
- unspecified
- uncharacterized
Examples
- The student was unfairly labelled as a troublemaker.
- The proposal was labelled unrealistic by several critics.
- The group was labelled controversial because of its unusual approach.
Related Words
ADJECTIVE
3. Marked or identified with a scientific tracer
Having a detectable substance, such as an isotope or fluorescent marker, introduced so that its presence or movement can be monitored in scientific research.
3.1. Marked for scientific tracking
Refers to molecules, proteins, cells, or other substances marked with detectable tracers to study their movement, behavior, or chemical processes.
Synonyms
- tagged
- marked
- traced
- identified
Examples
- The labelled molecules were tracked throughout the chemical reaction.
- The researchers examined the labelled proteins under a microscope.
- The laboratory analyzed samples containing labelled isotopes.
Related Words
- isotope
- radioactive tracer
- fluorescent marker
- biological marker
- molecular tracking
- detection
- laboratory analysis