badge
pronunciation
How to pronounce badge in British English:
UK [bædʒ]
How to pronounce badge in American English:
US [bædʒ]
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- Noun:
- an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)
- any feature that is regarded as a sign of status (a particular power or quality or rank)
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- Verb:
- put a badge on
Word Origin
- badge (n.)
- mid-14c., perhaps from Anglo-French bage or from Anglo-Latin bagis, plural of bagia "emblem," all of unknown origin.
Example
- 1. An official-looking badge or uniform gives an extra layer of authority .
- 2. The industry once wore its unpopularity as a badge of honour .
- 3. A medical degree is a universal badge of respectability .
- 4. Pictured here is a dirigible that one attendee built , which is powered by his badge .
- 5. For blogger users , google provides a one-click install option for the public badge .