Definitions and Examples of labeling, labeled, marked
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
The act of assigning a word or phrase to something in order to describe or categorize it.
Example
The labeling of genetically modified foods has been a topic of debate for years.
Having a label attached or affixed to something in order to identify or describe it.
Example
The box was clearly labeled with the recipient's name and address.
Having a visible sign or symbol on something in order to indicate its purpose, ownership, or status.
Example
The books were marked with colored stickers to indicate their reading level.
Key Differences: labeling vs labeled vs marked
- 1Labeling refers to the act of assigning a word or phrase to something in order to describe or categorize it.
- 2Labeled describes something that has a label attached or affixed to it in order to identify or describe it.
- 3Marked describes something that has a visible sign or symbol on it in order to indicate its purpose, ownership, or status.
Effective Usage of labeling, labeled, marked
- 1Product Packaging: Use labeled to indicate the contents of a package or container.
- 2Food Industry: Use labeling to describe the process of assigning nutritional information to food products.
- 3Education: Use marked to indicate the level of difficulty or importance of an assignment or test.
Remember this!
The antonyms of nonlabeling are labeling, labeled, and marked. These words convey the opposite meaning of not assigning a label or marking to something. Use these words in product packaging, food industry, and education to indicate the contents of a package, describe the process of assigning nutritional information, and indicate the level of difficulty or importance of an assignment or test.
