badge

Noun
  1. An emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.) (synset 106895611)
    "they checked everyone's badge before letting them in"
    is a type of: allegory, emblem - a visible symbol representing an abstract idea
    subtypes:
    • merit badge - a badge award to Boy Scouts in recognition of special projects
    • insignia - a badge worn to show official position
    • i.d., id - a card or badge used to identify the bearer
    • black belt - a black sash worn to show expert standards in the martial arts (judo or karate)
    • blue ribbon, cordon bleu - an honor or award gained for excellence
    • button - a round flat badge displaying information and suitable for pinning onto a garment
    • chevron, grade insignia, stripe, stripes - V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service
    • stripe - a piece of braid, usually on the sleeve, indicating military rank or length of service
  2. Any feature that is regarded as a sign of status (a particular power or quality or rank) (synset 105859658)
    "wearing a tie was regarded as a badge of respectability"
    is a type of: characteristic, feature - a prominent attribute or aspect of something
Verb
  1. Put a badge on (synset 201592790)
    "The workers here must be badged"
    is a type of: label, mark, tag - attach a tag or label to

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