labeller
Definition
- Noun:
- A person or machine that attaches labels: "labeller" refers to an individual or device whose function is to apply labels to objects, containers, or products.
- A computer program that assigns categories: In data science, a "labeller" can be a software tool that tags data points with descriptive categories for machine learning.
Usage Examples
Person or machine:
- The factory hired a new labeller to affix price tags to the boxes. (A worker who attaches labels.)
- The automatic labeller can process 500 bottles per minute. (A machine that applies labels.)
Computer program:
- The image labeller assigned the tags "cat" and "dog" to the photos. (A software tool that categorizes data.)
Advanced Usage
"to act as a labeller": to perform the role of assigning identifiers.
- In the study, each participant acted as a labeller for the sample jars. (Participants attached identification tags.)
"labeller bias": a skew in how labels are assigned, often due to subjective judgment.
- The labeller bias in the dataset affected the accuracy of the model. (Inconsistent labeling distorted results.)
Variants and Related Words
Label (n/v): a piece of paper or cloth attached to an item for identification (noun); to attach such a tag (verb).
- Please label the boxes clearly. (Attach a tag with information.)
Labelling (n): the act or process of attaching labels.
- The labelling of products must follow safety regulations. (The process of adding labels.)
Synonyms
- Tag: a small piece of material attached to an item.
- Sticker: an adhesive label.
- Classifier: a person or system that categorizes data.
Related Idioms
- To label something as something: to describe or categorize someone or something in a specific way.
- They labelled him as a troublemaker. (They categorized him as disruptive.)