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label
The text, characters, or symbols attached to an object, map, or plan in order to mark, explain, or identify it.
Die Beschriftung auf dem alten Apothekergefäß war kaum noch zu lesen.
The label on the old apothecary jar was barely legible anymore.
The noun 'die Beschriftung' (the label/labeling) derives directly from the verb 'beschriften' (to label). This verb means to put writing on a surface. 'Die Beschriftung' is either the result or the process itself.
Bitte beschrifte alle Ordner deutlich.
Please label all folders clearly.
Whether the result (the text) or the process is meant can be recognized from the context. If you are talking about duration or effort, the process is meant. If you are talking about legibility or content, the text itself is meant.
Die Beschriftung der Gläser war sehr zeitaufwendig.
Labeling the jars was very time-consuming.
When 'die Beschriftung' (the label) is the text itself, it is often described with adjectives like 'deutlich' (clear), 'leserlich' (legible), 'fehlerhaft' (incorrect), or 'fehlend' (missing). You can 'eine Beschriftung lesen' (read a label), 'anbringen' (attach/add one), or 'entfernen' (remove one).
Ohne eine klare Beschriftung kann man die Produkte leicht verwechseln.
Without a clear label, the products can easily be confused.
When 'Beschriftung' (labeling) describes the process, the object being labeled is often connected with the genitive or with 'von' + dative.
Die Beschriftung der Straßen war die Aufgabe der Gemeinde.
The labeling of the streets was the municipality's responsibility.
term / designation
'Bezeichnung' and 'Beschriftung' can both give information about something. A 'Bezeichnung' is the name or expression for a thing. A 'Beschriftung' is the text or signs visibly written on an object, a picture, a map, or a plan. It can also mean the process of labeling something. The words can be confused because a label often contains a term or designation. 'Bezeichnung' fits better when you mean the word itself, while 'Beschriftung' fits better for visible text on something.
Auf dem alten Foto ist die Beschriftung kaum noch lesbar.
The label on the old photo is barely legible anymore.
Die offizielle Bezeichnung des Formulars steht oben links.
The official designation of the form is in the top left.