labelling

labelling — noun

1. the work of attaching informative tags or stickers to goods or their containers,

1.名詞B2
釋義

the work of attaching informative tags or stickers to goods or their containers, especially for sale; also the set of tags that are fixed to products

例句

New rules now require clear labelling of food products that contain common allergens.

regulatory: require + labelling of [product type]

Manuela checked the labelling on every box before the shipment left the warehouse.

同義詞
  • tagging

    more temporary or digital; suggests attaching a swing ticket or electronic marker rather than a printed adhesive label

  • marking

    broader; includes any sign, stamp, or imprint on a surface, not just an attached tag

  • branding

    focuses on creating a brand identity and image through logos, colours, and design, not just factual information

用法筆記

This uncountable noun (British English spelling) derives from the verb 'label'. In American English the preferred spelling is 'labeling' with a single 'l'. The word is especially common in retail, manufacturing, and regulatory contexts.

常見錯誤

❌I peeled the labelling off the jar.
✅I peeled the label off the jar.
💡'labelling' is uncountable and refers to the process or the set of tags, not a single tag.
❌The labelling of the product was done by hand.
✅The product labelling was done by hand.
💡'labelling' as a noun already includes the idea of the activity; no need to say 'the labelling of' where a compound noun works.