label

n. A short description used as an identifier. A tag, piece of paper, or other material with identifying information attached to the thing identified. ComputingIn a program, code at the beginning of a statement used to refer to that statement. ComputingIdentifying information at the head of a tape.

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A label2 may be made from a variety of materials, including paper, plastic, leather, and cloth. The label is usually planar. It may be affixed to the item with adhesive or with a string.