labellers
|la-bel-lers|
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/ˈleɪbələrz/
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/ˈleɪb(ə)ləz/
(labeller)
one who attaches labels
Etymology
'labeller' originates from English, specifically the word 'label' plus the agentive suffix '-er', where 'label' came from Old French 'labele' meaning 'a tag or ribbon' used for identification.
'labeller' developed from the Middle English noun 'label' (from Old French 'labele'), with the agent suffix '-er' added to form 'labeller' meaning 'one who puts labels'.
Initially, 'label' referred to a tag or small piece of material used for identification; over time the verb sense 'to attach a label' and the agent noun 'labeller' (one who labels) emerged and retained the identification sense.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
people who attach labels (stickers, tags) to products, packages, or items by hand.
Labellers attached price stickers to every box on the shelf.
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Noun 2
machines or devices that apply labels automatically or semi-automatically in a production or packaging line.
The factory upgraded its labellers to improve label alignment and speed.
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