labelled

Everyday

1. With a label on it — a small piece of paper or sticker with a name or information. tree →
2. (of a diagram or drawing) With the names of the parts written on it and lines pointing to them. tree →
3. Described with a name or word, often unfairly. tree →

In the lessons

In science and maths, a «labelled diagram» names each part with a word and a line (for example a labelled plant or skeleton), and graphs need labelled axes. In everyday life, food is labelled with ingredients — important for allergies — and dangerous products are labelled with warning signs. Phrases: «a labelled diagram», «clearly labelled», «labelled as», «label the axes».

Examples

• Draw a labelled diagram of a flower. tree →
• Make sure your graph has labelled axes. tree →
• All the jars were labelled with their contents. tree →
• Bottles labelled with a skull sign are poisonous. tree →
• Check food labelled «contains nuts» if you have an allergy. tree →
• His coat was labelled with his name. tree →
• She was unfairly labelled as naughty. tree →
• Each box was labelled «books», «toys» or «clothes». tree →

Note

British: labelled, labelling (double l); American: labeled, labeling. On a labelled diagram, the label lines should be straight and should not cross. A label on a bottle helps you; never drink from an unlabelled bottle.