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Definition
label1   Show phonetics
noun [C]
1 INFORMATION a small piece of paper or other material which gives information about the thing it is fixed to
There should be washing instructions on the label.

2 WORD a word or phrase that is used to describe the qualities of someone or something, usually in a way that is not fair
He seems to be stuck with the label of 'troublemaker'.

3 MUSIC (ALSO record label) a company that records and sells music
They've just signed a deal with a major record label.

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