What's the Difference Between 'Labeled' and 'Labelled'?
In this blog post we look at when to use labeled and when to use labelled.
'Labeled' or 'Labelled'?
Labeled and labelled are forms of the verb "to label," which means to attach a name or description to something.
Labeled is the past tense and past participle form used in American English, while labelled is the past tense and past participle form used in British English.
Both forms are considered correct, and writers should use the form that is appropriate for their audience and the type of writing they are producing.
For example, "I labeled the package as 'fragile'" is the correct form in American English, while "I labelled the package as 'fragile'" is the correct form in British English. In both cases, the package has been given a label that reads "fragile."
Labeled and labelled can also be used as adjectives to describe something that has been given a label.
For example, "The labeled bottles were easy to find in the store" or "The labelled bottles were easy to find in the store" both convey the same meaning.
In conclusion, labeled and labelled are both correct forms of the past tense and past participle of the verb "to label," with labeled being the preferred form in American English and labelled in British English.
It is important to use the appropriate form based on your audience and the type of writing you are producing.
Here are some example sentences using the words “labeled” and “labelled”:
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"The food was labeled with the expiration date" (This sentence would be used in American English).
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"I labeled the map with the different landmarks" (This sentence would be used in American English).
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"The food was labelled with the expiration date" (This sentence would be used in British English).
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"I labelled the map with the different landmarks" (This sentence would be used in British English).
Examples of Labeled in a Sentence
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"All the books in the library are labeled by subject"
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"The package was labeled as 'handle with care'"
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"She labeled the folders with their respective dates"
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"They labeled each drawer with the name of its contents"
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"The boxes were labeled with their destination"
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"I labeled the keys with their corresponding locks"
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"The samples were labeled with their identification numbers"
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"The clothing racks were labeled with their sizes"
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"The labeled cans were easy to find in the pantry"
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"I labeled the plants in my garden with their names"
Examples of Labelled in a Sentence
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"The labelled bottles of medicine were easy to find in the pharmacy"
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"I labelled the pictures in my photo album with the dates they were taken"
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"All the labelled drawers in the file cabinet contained important documents"
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"The labelled samples were sent to the lab for analysis"
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"She labelled the boxes in the storage room with their contents"
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"The labelled containers were placed in the correct storage area"
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"I labelled the buttons on the remote control with their functions"
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"The labelled packages were delivered to the correct addresses"
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"The labelled items in the exhibit were accompanied by detailed explanations"
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"I labelled the cords behind my computer with their connections"
