- A distinctive mark, token, sign, or cognizance, worn on the
person; as, the badge of a society; the badge of a policeman. - Something characteristic; a mark; a token. - A carved ornament on the stern of a vessel, containing a
window or the representation of one.
2 . Badge
[ v. t.]
- To mark or distinguish with a badge.
Meaning of 'badge' (Princeton's WordNet)
1 . badge
[ n]
Meaning (1): - an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)
Example in sentence:
they checked everyone's badge before letting them in
Meaning (2): - any feature that is regarded as a sign of status (a particular power or quality or rank)
Example in sentence:
wearing a tie was regarded as a badge of respectability