labeling

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. describing someone or something using a specific word or category, often in a way that is too simple.

n. the act of assigning a person or concept to a category, often implying a reductive or stereotypical classification.

“The labeling of students as 'slow' can hurt their confidence for a long time.”

“Sociologists argue that the labeling of certain behaviors as deviant is a subjective process influenced by cultural power dynamics.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Science Technical

n. adding a special substance to a molecule so that scientists can track it during an experiment.

n. the introduction of a traceable substance, such as a radioactive isotope or fluorescent dye, into a biomolecule for experimental tracking.

“The labeling of the proteins allowed the researchers to see how they moved through the cell.”

“Isotopic labeling remains a fundamental technique in metabolic research, providing a clear map of chemical pathways within the organism.”