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Named vs Labeled - What's the difference?

named | labeled |

As adjectives the difference between named and labeled

is that named is having a name while labeled is having a label, tagged.

As verbs the difference between named and labeled

is that named is past tense of name while labeled is past tense of label.

named

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Having a name.

    • Antonyms

    * unnamed

    Verb

    (head)
  • (name)

    • Anagrams

    *

    labeled

    English

    Alternative forms

    * labelled (British )

    Adjective

    (head)
  • Having a label, tagged.
    • The butterfly collection had each specimen labeled with the scientific name on a little piece of paper.
  • Defined or described.
    • He was labeled as a racist for his otherwise innocent remark.

    Usage notes

    This spelling is used in the United States. In Commonwealth countries, the spelling labelled is preferred.

    Verb

    (head)
  • (US) (label)
    • English adjectives