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label (n.)
1.a label written or printed on paper, cardboard, or plastic that is attached to something to indicate its owner, nature, price, etc.
2.trade name of a company that produces musical recordings"the artists and repertoire department of a recording label is responsible for finding new talent"
3.a brief description given for purposes of identification"the label Modern is applied to many different kinds of architecture"
4.an identifying or descriptive marker that is attached to an object
5.a radioactive isotope that is used in a compound in order to trace the mechanism of a chemical reaction
6.a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative"there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion" "they allowed just one vote per person"
label (v. trans.)
1.distinguish (an element or atom) by using a radioactive isotope or an isotope of unusual mass for tracing through chemical reactions
2.distinguish (as a compound or molecule) by introducing a labeled atom
3.pronounce judgment on"They labeled him unfit to work here"
4.assign a label to; designate with a label"These students were labelled `learning disabled'"
5.attach a tag or label to"label these bottles"
label (v.)
1.place into or assign to a category"Children learn early on to categorize"
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Merriam Webster
LabelLa"bel (lā"bĕl), n. [OF. label sort of ribbon or fringe, label in heraldry, F. lambeau shred, strip, rag; of uncertain origin; cf. L. labellum, dim. of labrum lip, edge, margin, G. lappen flap, patch, rag, tatter (cf. Lap of a dress), W. llab, llabed, label, flap, Gael. leab, leob, slice, shred, hanging lip.]
1. A tassel. [Obs.] Huloet. Fuller.
2. A slip of silk, paper, parchment, etc., affixed to anything, and indicating, usually by an inscription, the contents, ownership, destination, etc.; as, the label of a bottle or a package.
3. A slip of ribbon, parchment, etc., attached to a document to hold the appended seal; also, the seal.
4. A writing annexed by way of addition, as a codicil added to a will.
5. (Her.) A barrulet, or, rarely, a bendlet, with pendants, or points, usually three, especially used as a mark of cadency to distinguish an eldest or only son while his father is still living.
6. A brass rule with sights, formerly used, in connection with a circumferentor, to take altitudes. Knight.
7. (Gothic Arch.) The name now generally given to the projecting molding by the sides, and over the tops, of openings in mediæval architecture. It always has a square form, as in the illustration. Arch. Pub. Soc.
8. In mediæval art, the representation of a band or scroll containing an inscription. Fairholt.
LabelLa"bel, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Labeled (lā"bĕld) or Labelled; p. pr. & vb. n. Labeling or Labelling.]
1. To affix a label to; to mark with a name, etc.; as, to label a bottle or a package.
2. To affix in or on a label. [R.]
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label (n.)
ballot, balloting, brand, classification, marker, recording label, sticker, suffrage, tab, tag, ticket, voting, vote (politics)
label (v.)
assign, categorize, compartmentalize, rubricade, categorise (British), compartmentalise (British)
See also
⇨ adhesive label • eco-label • gummed label • label with a price • quality label • recording label • spin label
label (n.)
chose portant des inscriptions (fr)[Classe]
étiquette (fr)[Thème]
label, tab[Hyper.]
brand, flag, label, mark, tag[Dérivé]
label (n.)
label (n.)
description, portrayal[Hyper.]
judge, label, pronounce - label - brand, flag, label, mark, tag[Dérivé]
label (n.)
affiche, enseigne, prospectus (fr)[Classe]
chose portant des inscriptions (fr)[Classe]
étiquette (fr)[Thème]
mark, marker, marking[Hyper.]
judge, label, pronounce - label - brand, flag, label, mark, tag[Dérivé]
label (n.)
radioisotope, radio-isotope[Hyper.]
label (n.)
vote; ballot; voting; balloting; suffrage[ClasseHyper.]
opinion[Classe]
expression de la volonté par un vote (fr)[Classe]
(ballot)[termes liés]
séance parlementaire (fr)[DomainDescrip.]
choice, option, pick, selection[Hyper.]
vote - vote - ballot, cast one's vote, poll, vote[Dérivé]
label (n.)
label (v.)
classer (fr)[Classe]
argue, reason[Hyper.]
arrangement, assortment, categorisation, categorization, classification, compartmentalisation, compartmentalization, ranking - categorisation, categorization, classification, sorting - category - categorisation, categorization, classification - category, class, family[Dérivé]
compare, liken[Domaine]
label (v. tr.)
label (v. tr.)
label (v. tr.)
juger (fr)[ClasseHyper.]
adjudge, declare, hold[Hyper.]
assessment, judgement, judgment - dictum, pronouncement, say-so - label - label, tab[Dérivé]
label (v. tr.)
label (v. tr.)
affix, attach[Hyper.]
label - mark, marker, marking - label, tab - label, tag, ticket[Dérivé]
mark[Domaine]
Wikipedia
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A label is a piece of paper, polymer, cloth, metal, or other material affixed to a container or article, on which is printed a legend, information concerning the product, addresses, etc. A label may also be printed directly on the container or article.
Labels have many uses: product identification, name tags, advertising, warnings, and other communication. Special types of labels called digital labels (printed through a digital printing) can also have special constructions such as RFID tags, security printing, and sandwich process labels.
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Labels can be attached by:
Pressure sensitive label adhesives are commonly made from water based acrylic adhesives, with a smaller volume made using solvent based adhesives and hotmelt adhesives. The most common adhesive types are:
The "label stock" is the carrier which is commonly coated on one side with adhesive and usually printed on the other side. Label stocks can be a wide variety of papers, films, fabric, foils, etc.
The stock type will affect the types of ink that will print well on them.
Corona treating or flame treating some plastics makes them more receptive to inks and adhesives by reducing surface tension.
Labels can be supplied:
Many labels are pre-printed by the manufacturer. Other have printing applied manually or automatically at the time of application.
Some labels have protective overcoats, laminates, or tape to cover them after the final print is applied. This is sometimes before application and sometimes after.
Labels are often difficult to peel and apply. Most companies use a Label dispenser to speed up this task.
Specialized high speed application equipment is available for certain uses.
Ink and base stock color choices commonly conform to the Pantone Matching System (PMS) colors. The Pantone system is very dominant in the label printing industry. Additionally specialty inks such as metallic, UV ink, magnetic ink, and more are available. Ink is usually transparent however it can be made opaque. It has been known for certain companies to patent "their own" color.[1] Digital labels use process colors to replicate Pantone solid colors.
Permanent product identification by a label is common. These labels need to be able to bond securely to the surface for its intended life and under in-use conditions. For example a label on an automobile engine needs to be resistant to the heat and oils encountered and to be secure for many years of use.
Removable product labels need to hold until they must be removed. For example, a label on a new refrigerator has installation and usage information: the label needs to be able to be removed cleanly and easily from the unit once installed.
An eco-label is used on consumer products (including foods) to identify products that may be less damaging to the environment and/or to humankind than other related products.
In industrial environments, asset labeling is used to clearly identify assets for maintenance and operational purposes. Such labels are frequently made of engraved Traffolyte or a similar material.
In certain clothing articles, a label or other affixed instructions that report how a product should be refurbished. This type of label is required by the FTC, Federal Trade Commission, for certain clothing items in the United States of America.[5]
A label including a tax identification number and material content list may also be required for certain textile items.[6]
The common textile labels used on garments can be classified into four main groups – Woven labels, Leather labels, PVC/Plastic Labels, and Embroidered Labels. It is one of the primary tools used to establish brand identity.[7]
Packaging often has labels attached to (or integral with) the package. These communicate pricing, barcodes, UPC identification, usage guidance, addresses, advertising, recipes,[8] and so on. They also may be used to help resist or indicate tampering or pilferage. Often high speed label printer applicators are used to apply labels to packages.
Letters and packages need labels to identify the addressee and the sender. Many software packages such as word processor and contact manager programs produce standardized mailing labels from a data set that comply with postal standards. These labels may also include routing barcodes and special handling requirements to expedite delivery.
Labels can aid in recycling and reuse by communicating the material content of the item, instructions for disassembly, recycling directions, etc.
Based on the solid waste hierarchy, the quantity and size of labels should be minimized without reducing necessary functionality. Material content of a label should comply with applicable regulations. Life cycle assessments of the item being labeled and of the label itself are useful to identify and improve possible environmental effects. For example, reuse or recycling are sometimes aided by a label being removable from a surface. If a label remains on an item during recycling, a label should be chosen which does not hinder the recyclability of the item.[9][10]
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