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"Tag" vs. "label": comparing their meanings and uses

Reviewed and edited by Anwar Kareem 04/11/2024, 17:22
English.me team member
Tag and label. What's the difference?

What is similar?

Both "tag" and "label" refer to identifiers or descriptors attached to an item to provide information about it. They can be physical or digital and are used to categorize or specify details about an object or set of data.

What is different?

"Tag" generally implies a quick, informal marker or keyword, especially in digital contexts like social media or metadata. "Label" typically refers to a more formal, detailed description often used in physical contexts like products or packaging.

Which one is more common?

Internet search results for tag) and label

Examples of usage

Tag
  • She added a #vacation tag to her photo on Instagram.
  • The package had a red tag attached for priority shipping.
Label
  • He carefully read the label before buying the jar of sauce.
  • The jacket has a designer label stitched inside.