labelled
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English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
- labeled (US)
Adjective[edit]
labelled (not comparable) (British spelling)
- Having a label, tagged.
- The butterfly collection had each specimen labelled with the scientific name on a little piece of paper.
- Defined or described (as).
- He was labelled a racist for his remarks.
Verb[edit]
labelled (British spelling)
- simple past and past participle of label
- I've labelled the file and put it on your desk.
Usage notes[edit]
This spelling is used in British and Canadian English. In the United States, the spelling labeled is preferred.