Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

relabel

verb
/ˌriːˈleɪ.bəl/
Definition
To change the label or tag on something, often to reflect a new or different category or information.
Examples
  • After the product was modified, the company decided to relabel it to avoid confusion.
  • She wanted to relabel the folders on her computer for better organization.
  • In the process of rebranding, they had to relabel all of their merchandise.
Meaning
Relabeling involves assigning a new label to an item, which could pertain to physical products, digital files, or data classifications.
Synonyms
  • rename
  • redesignate
  • reclassify
  • retag