tag

//tæɡ//
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Visual representation of tag

Noun

tagSingular
tagsPlural
1

A small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to something to identify, classify, or provide information about it.

The price tag shows how much the shirt costs.

2

A label or keyword assigned to digital content for identification or categorization purposes.

Add tags to your photos to organize them by topic.

3

A children's game in which one player chases others and tries to touch them, making them 'it'.

The children played tag in the park.

4

A graffiti signature or stylized personal identifier written by a graffiti artist.

The artist left his tag on the wall.

Verb

tagInfinitive
tagPresent tense
taggedPast tense
taggedPast participle
taggingPresent participle
tagsThird-person singular
1

To attach a tag or label to something.

Please tag all the items with their prices.

2

To assign a keyword or label to digital content for categorization.

I tagged all my photos by location and date.

3

To touch another player in the game of tag, making them 'it'.

She ran fast and tagged him on the shoulder.

4

To write graffiti on a surface, especially one's signature or symbol.

Someone tagged the wall with spray paint.

5

To mention or identify someone in a social media post or photo.

She tagged me in a photo from the party.

Synonym