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Definition

a label: a tag, a description, a sticker noun
The label on his sweater reads "Made in China".
to label: to classify, to tag, to brand, to mark verb
Please label these products with the appropriate prices.

Examples

  • "The new "Bordello Breeze" has an entirely different aesthetic to it... did I mention the label is gold tinted?"
  • "Bordello Breeze (Gold Label)"
  • "They are setting an example for other businesses through the introduction of green-roof technology and carbon reduction labelling - giving consumers information about the carbon footprints of the products they purchase."
  • "We label all the bottles with high-quality, low-cost labels manufactured by one of our Asian production partners, and designate this perfume as a "special limited edition" of "Bordello Breeze"."
  • "Susie, those designs you faxed me look great, and Mrs. Lee told me she can have 10,000 labels printed with a special adhesive by next week!"
  • "So bring me your babies, just label them clearly so that I know which one belongs to whom. No one will get hurt, I promise."
  • "Luna : The label says "Love Forever"."
  • "Studies show that the current "traffic light" labelling system - red, amber and green labels representing the amounts of salt, sugar, and fat - for foods on sale in supermarkets is reasonably common, but not effective enough in reducing obesity."
  • "Mr. Smith : Does or does not your label for Montmartre Musk say, "WARNING: CONTENTS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE"?"
  • "2 cases Seamus Dog Whiskey (Gold Label)"
  • "She also offered me 3,000 personalized Delavigne company pens, so those should be arriving at the same time as the labels."
  • "A printing firm has been chosen to produce the new stationery including business cards, compliment slips, letterheads, envelopes, invoices, and product labels."
  • "Selling your perfumes under the Pilkington label is the opportunity of a lifetime."
  • "I'll also want to see your products are properly labeled and correctly stored."
  • "Negotiating contracts with record labels."
  • "Trey : Mr. MacGregor, each of our perfume bottles is clearly labeled with a warning not to consume its contents."
  • "The group has a charter, and labels subcontracting companies which meet all international human rights and labor standards."
  • "Perhaps we can use some gold foil material for the labels to add a touch of class."
  • "Philip : The labels are tremendous, they add a real touch of class."
  • "Bruno : You know it's funny, I didn't even know we had a "gold label edition" of "Bordello Breeze" in circulation, and usually I'm the one who gives final approval for our fragrance production."
Exercise 1
Donna says she receives a lot of "SPAM" in her emails.

What would the average person normally do with this type of "SPAM"?

Again, there may be more than one correct answer!
Donna says she receives a lot of "SPAM" in her emails.

What would the average person normally do with this type of "SPAM"?

Again, there may be more than one correct answer!
This is not the most likely choice. It would be unusual for Donna to "forward" (or transfer) these unwanted emails to her friends.
This is not the most likely choice. SPAM emails are usually sent out in mass by computer programs therefore it is pointless trying to respond.
This is not the most likely choice. It is impossible to eat electronic SPAM! Although the origin of the word comes from the company Hormel SPiced Ham which you can still eat! The term was used to describe unwanted mail sent in mass after the famous Monty Python sketch where the word SPAM is repeated endlessly.
This is not the most likely choice. It is possible to prioritize messages in an inbox by labelling them with different colours (red for urgent, green for personal etc). It would be unlikely for Donna to label unwanted SPAM email as "important".
This is correct. SPAM is unsolicited email, often of a commercial nature, sent indiscriminately to multiple mailing lists, individuals, or newsgroups. It is usually of no interest to the receiver therefore is normally "deleted" or "put in the trash".
Exercise 2
"My brand is established. It has a built-in customer base. All you do is supply the perfumes, and we rake in the money."

Rewrite this passage using the most appropriate terms. Make sure that both passages express the same idea!

My is established. It has a customer base. All you do is the perfumes, and we the money.
"My brand is established. It has a built-in customer base. All you do is supply the perfumes, and we rake in the money."

Rewrite this passage using the most appropriate terms. Make sure that both passages express the same idea!

My label 1 is established. It has a proven 2 customer base. All you do is provide 3 the perfumes, and we collect 4 the money.
1 label: Correct! A "brand" refers to a "mark" or "label" in this context. Famous "brands" include Armani or Nike. In this dialogue, Nigel tells Bruno that Pilkington Perfumes is an "established brand" in order to convince him that Pilkington should distribute Delavigne perfumes. A "label" can refer literally to a tag or "mark" like you might find inside a t-shirt, however it can also refer to a "brand" or "brand name". For example: Susie only wears selective labels.
1 offer: An "offer" is not synonymous with a "brand", in this or any other context.
1 store: A "store" is not synonymous with a "brand", in this or any other context.
2 proven: "Proven" is the best choice here. "Proven" means "established" or "reliable" in this context, as does the term Nigel uses, "built-in". A "built-in (customer base)", describes a group of clients or customers who can be depended upon to buy services or products, as opposed to a group of prospective clients or customers, who need to be convinced that a product is worthwhile.
2 large: "A built-in customer base" is not necessarily a large one, rather one which is dependable.
2 potential: "A built-in customer base" is not a potential one, but rather one which is real, and dependable.
2 rich: "A built-in customer base" is not necessarily a rich or wealthy one, but rather one which is dependable.
3 provide: This is correct. The verb "to supply" means to "provide" or to "furnish" in this context (and most others). Nigel explains that all Bruno must do in order to make money is give Nigel his perfumes so that he can sell them through the Pilkington distribution channels.
3 create: Incorrect. "Supplying" and "creating" are different ideas. "Creating" a perfume refers to its production or manufacturing.
3 sell: Incorrect. "Supplying" and "selling" are different ideas. "Selling" a perfume refers to its purchase by a customer or other distributor.
4 collect: This is the best choice. To "rake in (money)" is an idiom which describes "collecting", "receiving" or "making" a lot of money. A "rake" is literally a garden tool used to gather or collect leaves. The verb describes "amassing" or "collecting" something as well, in this case lots of money. Example: Our pyramid scheme will allow us to rake in a ton of cash!
4 spend: Incorrect. "Spending money" and "raking in money" are different ideas.
4 invest: Incorrect. "Investing money" and "raking in money" are different ideas. "Investing money" describes putting money in an account, property, stocks (etc) in the hopes of recovering more money in the future.
Exercise 3
Curtis Blow is checking to see:

There may be more than one correct answer!
Curtis Blow is checking to see:

There may be more than one correct answer!
This is incorrect. Curtis does not say that one of the purposes of his visit is to check to see if the Delavigne laboratory assistants have the correct training. To "train (someone)" is to teach or instruct them.
This is correct. Curtis say that he wants "to see your products are properly labeled". To "label (a product)" is to put a ticket on the front of it, so that you can identify it easily.
This is correct. Curtis says that he wants to see if the equipment is "well-maintained": if it is in good condition or a state of good repair.
This is incorrect. Although Curtis asks if there are monkeys in the laboratory, it is not one of the reasons of his visit.
Exercise 4
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in this conversation. Use the definitions to help you!

This verb describes making something, such as a product, available to the public. It also means "to set free or liberate". "Delavigne's new boxed set will be next Sunday".

This term describes a "mark" or "ticket" which can be found on a product. It might list the name of the product, its price or its ingredients. "The name "Bordello Breeze" is printed clearly on the ".

This term describes a business (or person) which sells products directly to consumers, generally in small quantities and at full price. "Harold Warbuckle is a of Delavigne perfumes".
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in this conversation. Use the definitions to help you!

This verb describes making something, such as a product, available to the public. It also means "to set free or liberate". "Delavigne's new boxed set will be released 1 next Sunday".

This term describes a "mark" or "ticket" which can be found on a product. It might list the name of the product, its price or its ingredients. "The name "Bordello Breeze" is printed clearly on the label 2".

This term describes a business (or person) which sells products directly to consumers, generally in small quantities and at full price. "Harold Warbuckle is a retailer 3 of Delavigne perfumes".
1 released: The verb "to release" means to free or to liberate. The term is often used in business context to describe the introduction of a product into the market. In this conversation, Philip informs Harold Warbuckle that the new Delavigne boxed set will be "released", or made available to the public, soon.
2 label: In this context, a "label" refers to a ticket placed on a product. A "label" often presents the name of a product, lists its ingredients or price. For example: The label on the can reads "Coco Cola". Note that a "label" can also refer to a brand: Shmike and Armano are famous labels. In this conversation, Philip tells Harold that the "labels" of Bordello are "gold-tinted" or colored with gold.
3 retailer: The term "retail" describes the sale of goods or commodities in small quantities directly to consumers. A "retailer" is someone or some business involved in this activity.
Exercise 5
At the beginning of the dialogue, Trey mentions the side effects of perfumes.
A "side effect" is .
At the end of the dialogue, Trey states that Delavigne isn't problems caused by drinking its products.
At the beginning of the dialogue, Trey mentions the side effects of perfumes.
A "side effect" is an undesirable consequence 1.
At the end of the dialogue, Trey states that Delavigne isn't responsible for 2 problems caused by drinking its products.
1 an undesirable consequence: A "side effect" is a secondary effect, usually negative or undesired. We generally use this term when referring to drugs and types of therapy. Example: One side effect of the drug is that it causes fatigue.
1 an extra benefit: A "side effect" is not a benefit, but rather an undesirable consequence or result of something.
1 a warning label: A side effect is not a type of label, but rather an undesirable consequence or result of something.
1 a special bottle: A side effect is not a type of bottle, but rather an undesirable consequence or result of something.
2 responsible for: Trey says "Delavigne can't be held liable for any damage incurred by drinking a perfume. To be "liable for" something is to be formally or legally responsible for it. This term is often used in legal and financial contexts to refer to types of responsibility. "To be held liable for something" is synonymous with 'to be responsible for something (legally or financially)".
2 aware of: The term "liable" used by Trey refers to Delavigne's legal responsibility for their products. His statement doesn't indicate that the company isn't aware of the effects of drinking their perfumes.
2 concerned with: The term "liable" used by Trey refers to Delavigne's legal responsibility for their products. His statement doesn't indicate that the company isn't concerned or interested in the problems caused by drinking their perfumes.
2 accustomed to: The term "liable" used by Trey refers to Delavigne's legal responsibility for their products. His statement doesn't indicate that the company isn't accustomed or used to this type problem.

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