badge

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Pronunciation
/bædʒ/
/bædʒ/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

A distinctive mark, token, sign, emblem or cognizance, worn on one's clothing, as an insignia of some rank, or of the membership of an organization.

Example Sentences
  • the badge of a society; the badge of a policeman
2 Definition

A small nameplate, identifying the wearer, and often giving additional information.

3 Definition

A card, sometimes with a barcode or magnetic strip, granting access to a certain area.

4 Definition

Something characteristic; a mark; a token.

5 Definition

(thieves' cant) A brand on the hand of a thief, etc.

Example Sentences
  • He has got his badge, and piked: He was burned in the hand, and is at liberty.
6 Definition

A carved ornament on the stern of a vessel, containing a window or the representation of one.

7 Definition

A distinctive mark worn by servants, retainers, and followers of royalty or nobility, who, being beneath the rank of gentlemen, have no right to armorial bearings.

8 Definition

A small overlay on an icon that shows additional information about that item, such as the number of new alerts or messages.

9 Definition

An icon or emblem awarded to a user for some achievement.

Example Sentences
  • When you have checked in to the site from ten different cities, you unlock the Traveller badge.
Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To mark or distinguish with a badge.

Example Sentences
  • The television was badged as 'GE', but wasn't made by them.
2 Definition

To show a badge to.

Example Sentences
  • He calmed down a lot when the policeman badged him.
3 Definition

To enter a restricted area by showing one's badge.