labeling

verb

variants or labelling
Definition of labelingnext
present participle of label
1
as in tagging
to attach an identifying slip to he labeled all of the poisonous materials with the familiar skull and crossbones

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2
as in specifying
to give a name to the dictionary labels some words "archaic"

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for labeling
  1. tagging
  2. identifying
  3. marking
Verb
  • You guys can stop tagging me in that.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
  • You guys can stop tagging me in that.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of tagging
Verb
  • In addition to timeliness and personalization, using AI in recognition and rewards programs can help prevent human oversight by identifying milestones and smaller contributions that might otherwise be missed.
    Archer Chiang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This includes specific trends and products that are gaining popularity, identifying patterns and forecasting demand.
    Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of identifying
Verb
  • First launched in Napa Valley in the 1980s, this lively event is marking its east coast debut next month, with a diverse array of dinners, tastings and other events occurring from January 17th to 19th at The Boca Raton, one of the city’s most opulent hotels.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Sundance Film Festival is marking its 40th anniversary in 2025 with a lineup that highlights music’s transformative role in storytelling.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of marking
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