Labeling

Quick meaning: Labeling is a noun meaning A set of labels applied to the various objects in a system, to packaged goods, and so on; the act or process of applying them.

Meaning

A set of labels applied to the various objects in a system, to packaged goods, and so on; the act or process of applying them.

More Meanings

1. present participle and gerund of label
2. (biochemistry) The introduction of a traceable chemical group (e.g., containing an isotope or a fluorescent dye) into a protein or other biomolecule of interest so it can be tracked or quantified during experimental analysis.

Example Sentences

Near-synonyms: (for packaged goods) branding, trade dress

The labeling is required to include the nutrition facts itemized in 21 CFR 101.9.

4:00PM (722) An upper bound for the number of graceful labelings of a path with n edges. Sylvia R. Naples, Bard College

There are two potential problems with this approach: first, the specificity of labeling depends on the purity of the LPS (if contaminants are present, they may be labeled also); second, removal of the label from the LPS in vivo might occur separately from processing of the LPS molecule itself.

Word Forms

• labelings
• labelling

Synonyms for labeling

Depending on context, synonyms include tagging, branding.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include tag, mark, judge, pronounce, sticker, marque.

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