what is labelling a person
noun. Labelling, or labeling, is defined as the process of attaching a descriptive word or phrase to someone or something. 1  An example of labelling is the process of putting signs on jars that say what is inside.2  An example of labelling is calling everyone from Oklahoma an Oakie..abelling, or labeling, is defined as the process of attaching a descriptive word or phrase to someone or something.