Label vs. Brand

Labelnoun

A small ticket or sign giving information about something to which it is attached or intended to be attached.

Labelnoun

A name given to something or someone to categorise them as part of a particular social group.

Labelnoun

(music) A company that sells records.

Labelnoun

(computing) A user-defined alias for a numerical designation, the reverse of an enumeration.

Labelnoun

(computing) A named place in source code that can be jumped to using a GOTO or equivalent construct.

Labelnoun

(heraldry) A charge resembling the strap crossing the horse’s chest from which pendants are hung.

Labelnoun

(obsolete) A tassel.

Labelnoun

A piece of writing added to something, such as a codicil appended to a will.

Labelnoun

A brass rule with sights, formerly used with a circumferentor to take altitudes.

Labelnoun

(architecture) The projecting moulding by the sides, and over the tops, of openings in mediaeval architecture.

Labelnoun

In mediaeval art, the representation of a band or scroll containing an inscription.

Labelverb

(transitive) To put a label (a ticket or sign) on (something).

Labelverb

(ditransitive) To give a label to (someone or something) in order to categorise that person or thing.

Labelverb

(biochemistry) To replace specific atoms by their isotope in order to track the presence or movement of this isotope through a reaction, metabolic pathway or cell.

Labelverb

(biochemistry) To add a detectable substance, either transiently or permanently, to a biological substance in order to track the presence of the label-substance combination either in situ or in vitro

Labelnoun

A tassel.

Labelnoun

A slip of silk, paper, parchment, etc., affixed to anything, and indicating, usually by an inscription, the contents, ownership, destination, etc.; as, the label of a bottle or a package.

Labelnoun

A slip of ribbon, parchment, etc., attached to a document to hold the appended seal; also, the seal.

Labelnoun

A writing annexed by way of addition, as a codicil added to a will.

Labelnoun

A barrulet, or, rarely, a bendlet, with pendants, or points, usually three, especially used as a mark of cadency to distinguish an eldest or only son while his father is still living.

Labelnoun

A brass rule with sights, formerly used, in connection with a circumferentor, to take altitudes.

Labelnoun

The name now generally given to the projecting molding by the sides, and over the tops, of openings in mediæval architecture. It always has a square form, as in the illustration.

Labelnoun

In mediæval art, the representation of a band or scroll containing an inscription.

Labelverb

To affix a label to; to mark with a name, etc.; as, to label a bottle or a package.

Labelverb

To affix in or on a label.

Labelnoun

a brief description given for purposes of identification;

Labelnoun

trade name of a company that produces musical recordings;

Labelnoun

a radioactive isotope that is used in a compound in order to trace the mechanism of a chemical reaction

Labelnoun

an identifying or descriptive marker that is attached to an object

Labelverb

assign a label to; designate with a label;

Labelverb

attach a tag or label to;

Labelverb

pronounce judgment on;

Labelverb

distinguish (as a compound or molecule) by introducing a labeled atom

Labelverb

distinguish (an element or atom) by using a radioactive isotope or an isotope of unusual mass for tracing through chemical reactions

Label

A label (as distinct from signage) is a piece of paper, plastic film, cloth, metal, or other material affixed to a container or product, on which is written or printed information or symbols about the product or item. Information printed directly on a container or article can also be considered labelling.

Brandnoun

A conflagration; a flame.

Brandnoun

A piece of burning wood or peat, or a glowing cinder.

Brandnoun

A torch used for signaling.

Brandnoun

(archaic) A sword.

Brandnoun

A mark or scar made by burning with a hot iron, especially to mark cattle or to classify the contents of a cask.

Brandnoun

A branding iron.

Brandnoun

The symbolic identity, represented by a name and/or a logo, which indicates a certain product or service to the public.

Brandnoun

A specific product, service, or provider so distinguished.

Brandnoun

(by extension) Any specific type or variety of something; a distinct style or manner.

Brandnoun

The public image or reputation and recognized, typical style of an individual or group.

Brandnoun

A mark of infamy; stigma.

Brandnoun

Any minute fungus producing a burnt appearance in plants.

Brandverb

(transitive) To burn the flesh with a hot iron, either as a marker (for criminals, slaves etc.) or to cauterise a wound.

Brandverb

(transitive) To mark (especially cattle) with a brand as proof of ownership.

Brandverb

(transitive) To make an indelible impression on the memory or senses.

Brandverb

(transitive) To stigmatize, label (someone).

Brandverb

To associate a product or service with a trademark or other name and related images.

Brandnoun

A burning piece of wood; or a stick or piece of wood partly burnt, whether burning or after the fire is extinct.

Brandnoun

A sword, so called from its glittering or flashing brightness.

Brandnoun

A mark made by burning with a hot iron, as upon a cask, to designate the quality, manufacturer, etc., of the contents, or upon an animal, to designate ownership; - also, a mark for a similar purpose made in any other way, as with a stencil. Hence, figurately: Quality; kind; grade; as, a good brand of flour.

Brandnoun

A mark put upon criminals with a hot iron. Hence: Any mark of infamy or vice; a stigma.

Brandnoun

An instrument to brand with; a branding iron.

Brandnoun

Any minute fungus which produces a burnt appearance in plants. The brands are of many species and several genera of the order Pucciniæi.

Brandverb

To burn a distinctive mark into or upon with a hot iron, to indicate quality, ownership, etc., or to mark as infamous (as a convict).

Brandverb

To put an actual distinctive mark upon in any other way, as with a stencil, to show quality of contents, name of manufacture, etc.

Brandverb

Fig.: To fix a mark of infamy, or a stigma, upon.

Brandverb

To mark or impress indelibly, as with a hot iron.

Brandnoun

a name given to a product or service

Brandnoun

a recognizable kind;

Brandnoun

identification mark on skin, made by burning

Brandnoun

a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning

Brandnoun

a symbol of disgrace or infamy;

Brandnoun

a cutting or thrusting weapon with a long blade

Brandverb

burn with a branding iron to indicate ownership; of animals

Brandverb

to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful;

Brandverb

mark or expose as infamous;

Brandnoun

a type of product manufactured by a particular company under a particular name

Brandnoun

a brand name

Brandnoun

a particular identity or image regarded as an asset

Brandnoun

a particular type or kind of something

Brandnoun

an identifying mark burned on livestock or (especially in former times) criminals or slaves with a branding iron

Brandnoun

a branding iron.

Brandnoun

a habit or quality that causes someone public shame or disgrace

Brandnoun

a piece of burning or smouldering wood

Brandnoun

a sword.

Brandverb

mark with a branding iron

Brandverb

mark indelibly

Brandverb

mark out as having a particular bad or shameful quality

Brandverb

assign a brand name to.

Brandverb

the promotion of a particular product or company by means of advertising and distinctive design

Brand

A brand is a name, term, design, symbol or any other feature that identifies one seller's good or service as distinct from those of other sellers. Brands are used in business, marketing, and advertising for recognition and, importantly, to create and store value as brand equity for the object identified, to the benefit of the brand's customers, its owners and shareholders.