labeling
UK: ˈleɪbəlɪŋ | US: ˈleɪbəlɪŋ
n. The act of attaching a label to something; the process of classifying or categorizing.
vt. The present participle or gerund of "label," meaning to attach a label or assign a category.
The word "label" originates from the Old French label or labeau, meaning "ribbon, fringe, or strip of cloth," which was used to mark or tag items. The suffix "-ing" is a productive English verb-forming suffix derived from Old English -ung, indicating the action or process of the root verb. Thus, "labeling" literally means "the act of attaching a label" or "the process of marking/categorizing."
The labeling of products must comply with safety regulations.
She spent the afternoon labeling all the boxes for the move.
Mislabeling ingredients can lead to serious health risks.
The machine automates the labeling process for efficiency.
Critics argue that labeling children as "gifted" can create unnecessary pressure.