nounπShareA 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."the badge of a society; the badge of a policeman"markorganizationsignitemwearpolicemilitaryjobgovernmentheraldryachievementtitleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small nameplate, identifying the wearer, and often giving additional information."My sister's school badge shows her name and grade level. "itemwearjoborganizationpolicesigncommunicationserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA card, sometimes with a barcode or magnetic strip, granting access to a certain area."The student showed her badge to gain entry into the school library. "technologyitemdevicesignworkbuildingplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething characteristic; a mark; a token."The student's good behavior was a badge of honor for her family. "marksignitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(thieves' cant) A brand on the hand of a thief, etc."He has got his badge, and piked: He was burned in the hand, and is at liberty."marklawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA carved ornament on the stern of a vessel, containing a window or the representation of one."The sailboat's stern featured a beautiful badge, a carved representation of a small window. "nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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."The kitchen staff wore small badges to identify their roles in the grand house. "royalheraldrywearsignhistorysocietytitlegovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small overlay on an icon that shows additional information about that item, such as the number of new alerts or messages."The email icon had a badge showing 3 unread messages. "technologycomputinginternetcommunicationsignelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn icon or emblem awarded to a user for some achievement."When you have checked in to the site from ten different cities, you unlock the Traveller badge."achievementcomputinginternettechnologysignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mark or distinguish with a badge."The teacher badgeed the students who completed the extra credit assignment. "marksignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo show a badge to."He calmed down a lot when the policeman badged him."signpolicejobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo enter a restricted area by showing one's badge."To enter the restricted lab area, you must badge yourself at the security desk. "joborganizationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
