badge

//bædʒ//
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Visual representation of badge

Noun

badgeSingular
badgesPlural
1

A small piece of metal, plastic, or cloth bearing a design or words, typically worn to show membership, rank, or achievement.

She wore a badge showing her name and company.

2

A distinguishing mark or emblem that indicates a particular quality or status.

Hard work is a badge of dedication.

Verb

badgeInfinitive
badgesPresent tense
badgedPast tense
badgedPast participle
badgingPresent participle
badgesThird-person singular
1

To mark or identify with a badge.

The staff were badged with name tags for the event.