labeled
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to have described someone or something using a specific word, often unfairly.
v.to have assigned a person or thing to a category, often in a restrictive or oversimplified manner.
Simple“The media labeled him a hero after he helped the family escape the fire.”
In context“Critics labeled the new policy a failure before the government even had a chance to implement the first phase of the rollout.”
Synonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
adj.describes something that already has a tag or information on it.
adj.bearing a label or identifying mark; used as a participial adjective.
Simple“Please put the labeled bottles on the top shelf and the empty ones in the bin.”
In context“The laboratory technician insisted that only clearly labeled samples be admitted for testing to avoid any risk of cross-contamination.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
adj.in science, describes a molecule where one part is replaced by a special atom so it can be tracked.
adj.referring to a compound in which one or more atoms have been replaced by a radioactive or stable isotope to track its path through a system.
Simple“The scientists used a labeled glucose molecule to see how the body uses sugar.”
In context“By introducing a labeled isotope into the reaction, the researchers were able to map the metabolic pathway with unprecedented precision.”
UsageUsually appears before the noun it modifies in scientific reports.
Usage clearly labelled