Labelled

Alternative forms

• labeled (US)

Full definition of labelled

Adjective

1. Having a label, tagged.The butterfly collection had each specimen labelled with the scientfic name on a little piece of paper.
2. Defined or described.He was labelled as a racist for his otherwise innocent remark.

Usage notes

This spelling is used in British and Canadian English. In the United States, the spelling labeled is preferred.

Verb

1. (British, Canada)

   labelled

   (past of label)
   "I've labelled the file and put it on your desk."