Labeling: meaning, definitions and examples

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labeling

 

[ ˈleɪblɪŋ ]

Context #1

data analysis

The process of assigning labels or categories to data points based on certain criteria.

Synonyms

categorization, classification, tagging

Examples of usage

  • Labeling the data points as 'spam' or 'not spam'.
  • The labeling of images as 'cat' or 'dog' for machine learning algorithms.
Context #2

manufacturing

Attaching a label or sticker to a product for identification, information, or marketing purposes.

Synonyms

branding, marking, tagging

Examples of usage

  • The labeling of food products with nutritional information.
  • The labeling of clothing items with size and care instructions.
Context #3

data processing

The action of assigning labels or categories to data points.

Synonyms

categorizing, classifying, tagging

Examples of usage

  • She is labeling the dataset for analysis.
  • The software automatically labels the incoming data streams.

Translations

Translations of the word "labeling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rotulagem

🇮🇳 लेबलिंग

🇩🇪 Kennzeichnung

🇮🇩 pelabelan

🇺🇦 маркування

🇵🇱 etykietowanie

🇯🇵 ラベリング

🇫🇷 étiquetage

🇪🇸 etiquetado

🇹🇷 etiketleme

🇰🇷 라벨링

🇸🇦 وضع العلامات

🇨🇿 označování

🇸🇰 označovanie

🇨🇳 标签

🇸🇮 označevanje

🇮🇸 merking

🇰🇿 таңбалау

🇬🇪 მონიშვნა

🇦🇿 etiketləmə

🇲🇽 etiquetado

Word origin

The word 'labeling' originated from the Middle English word 'label', which was borrowed from Old French 'labell' meaning a small strip or ribbon. The use of labels for identification and categorization has been a common practice throughout history, evolving into a crucial aspect of data analysis and product marketing in modern times.

See also: labeler, mislabel, unlabeled.