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Nouns (7)

label

n. in software, identifier of a file or a data structure or variable in a program etc

label

n. a radioactive isotope that is used in a compound in order to trace the mechanism of a chemical reaction

label

n. slip of paper used to identify something

label

n. an identifying or descriptive marker that is attached to an object

label

n. a brief description given for purposes of identification; "the label Modern is applied to many different kinds of architecture"

label, recording label

n. trade name of a company that produces musical recordings; "the artists and repertoire department of a recording label is responsible for finding new talent"

Verbs (9)

label

v. assign a label to; designate with a label; "These students were labelled `learning disabled'"

label

v. distinguish (as a compound or molecule) by introducing a labeled atom

label

v. distinguish (an element or atom) by using a radioactive isotope or an isotope of unusual mass for tracing through chemical reactions

tag, label, mark

v. attach a tag or label to; "label these bottles"

pronounce, label, judge

v. pronounce judgment on; "They labeled him unfit to work here"

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Fuzzynyms (107)

symbol, symbolization, symbolisation, symbolic representation

n. something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible; "the eagle is a symbol of the United States"

stamp, impression

n. a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving; "he put his stamp on the envelope"

emblem, allegory

n. a visible symbol representing an abstract idea

insignia

n. a badge worn to show official position

seal

n. a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it); "the warrant bore the sheriff's seal"

spine, thorn, prickle, pricker, sticker, spikelet

n. a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf

bradawl, pricker

n. an awl for making small holes for brads or small screws

term

v. name formally or designate with a term

tag

v. provide with a name or nickname

identify, place

v. recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something; "She identified the man on the 'wanted' poster"

categorize, categorise

v. place into or assign to a category; "Children learn early on to categorize"

classify, class, sort, assort, sort out, separate

v. arrange or order by classes or categories; "How would you classify these pottery shards--are they prehistoric?"

identify, place

v. recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something; "She identified the man on the 'wanted' poster"

categorize, categorise

v. place into or assign to a category; "Children learn early on to categorize"

classify, class, sort, assort, sort out, separate

v. arrange or order by classes or categories; "How would you classify these pottery shards--are they prehistoric?"

identify, place

v. recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something; "She identified the man on the 'wanted' poster"

proclaim, exclaim, promulgate

v. state or announce; "`I am not a Communist,' he exclaimed"; "The King will proclaim an amnesty"

announce, declare

v. announce publicly or officially; "The President declared war"

emblazon, blazon

v. decorate with heraldic arms

decree

v. issue a decree; "The King only can decree"

ordain

v. issue an order

avow, avouch

v. admit openly and bluntly; make no bones about

rate, rank, range, order, grade, place

v. assign a rank or rating to; "how would you rank these students?"; "The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide"

preach, advocate

v. speak, plead, or argue in favor of; "The doctor advocated a smoking ban in the entire house"

profess

v. receive into a religious order or congregation

affirm, verify, assert, avow, aver, swan, swear

v. to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; "Before God I swear I am innocent"

say

v. utter aloud; "She said `Hello' to everyone in the office"

claim, take

v. lay claim to; as of an idea; "She took credit for the whole idea"

contend, postulate

v. maintain or assert; "He contended that Communism had no future"

describe, depict, draw

v. give a description of; "He drew an elaborate plan of attack"

clear, clear up, shed light on, crystallize, crystallise, crystalize, crystalise, straighten out, sort out, enlighten, illuminate, elucidate

v. make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault"

elaborate, lucubrate, expatiate, exposit, enlarge, flesh out, expand, expound, dilate

v. add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing; "She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation"

buy

v. accept as true; "I can't buy this story"

narrate

v. provide commentary for a film, for example

recount

v. count again; "We had to recount all the votes after an accusation of fraud was made"

relate

v. give an account of; "The witness related the events"

relate

v. have or establish a relationship to; "She relates well to her peers"

report

v. make known to the authorities; "One student reported the other to the principal"

report, turn in, inform on

v. make known to the authorities; "One student reported the other to the principal"

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