This is the 2628th most frequent German word.
bezeichnen
To designate, describe, or label.
The word "bezeichnen" is used to mean "describe" or "label" in this context, indicating a characterization or categorization.
Man kann diesen Begriff als umstritten bezeichnen.
One can describe this term as controversial.
Here, "bezeichnen" is used to mean "refer to" or "identify," indicating an attributive designation.
Er hat mich als seinen besten Freund bezeichnet.
He referred to me as his best friend.
In this sentence, "bezeichnen" means "label" or "mark," referencing physical markings or indications on a medium.