Definition of: label

(lā′bəl) noun
1. A slip, as of paper, affixed to something and bearing an inscription to indicate its character, ownership, etc.
2. Archit. A projecting molding or dripstone over a wall opening.
—v.t. ·beled or ·belled, ·bel·ing or ·bel·ling
1. To mark with a label; attach a label to.
2. To classify; designate. [<OF, a ribbon,? <OHG lappa a rag]
—la′·bel·er or la′bel·ler noun