labeling
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1 tagging items (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatethe act of putting labels on things like boxes or products to show what they are.
the process of attaching or printing descriptive tags onto physical objects, particularly packaged goods or inventory.
ExampleClear labeling on the food containers helps you find what you need quickly.
ExampleStrict government regulations regarding the labeling of hazardous materials ensure that transport workers are aware of potential risks.
UsageOften functions as an uncountable noun when referring to the general process.
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2 describing people or things (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatedescribing someone or something using a specific word or category, often in a way that is too simple.
the act of assigning a person or concept to a category, often implying a reductive or stereotypical classification.
ExampleThe labeling of students as 'slow' can hurt their confidence for a long time.
ExampleSociologists argue that the labeling of certain behaviors as deviant is a subjective process influenced by cultural power dynamics.
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3 scientific marking (n.) C1 Advanced Technical Scienceadding a special substance to a molecule so that scientists can track it during an experiment.
the introduction of a traceable substance, such as a radioactive isotope or fluorescent dye, into a biomolecule for experimental tracking.
ExampleThe labeling of the proteins allowed the researchers to see how they moved through the cell.
ExampleIsotopic labeling remains a fundamental technique in metabolic research, providing a clear map of chemical pathways within the organism.