badge
Pronunciation:
/bædʒ//bædʒ/noun
Definitions
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: the badge of a society; the badge of a policeman
A small nameplate, identifying the wearer, and often giving additional information.
A card, sometimes with a barcode or magnetic strip, granting access to a certain area.
Something characteristic; a mark; a token.
verb
Definitions
To mark or distinguish with a badge.
Example: The television was badged as 'GE', but wasn't made by them.
To show a badge to.
Example: He calmed down a lot when the policeman badged him.
To enter a restricted area by showing one's badge.