badge
Worn identification symbol
A badge is a small object worn or displayed to indicate membership, authority, or achievement: a police badge, a scout badge, a name badge.
The word extends to any visible marker of identity or status: Carrying a tote bag became a badge of the educated class.
To badge in or out is to use an identification card for access.
Representational sign or device
- insigniaDistinguishing mark of rank
- crestHighest point or tuft
- sealAuthentication stamp or mark
- heraldryStudy of armorial bearings
sigil · device · escutcheon · blazon · motif · regalia · livery · standard
Deserved praise-worthiness
- scoutOne who reconnoiters
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- rankPosition in hierarchy
- levelHorizontal or uniform position
unlock · earn · collect · progression · milestone · completion · mastery · proficiency
County's chief officer
- marshalArrange in proper order
- deputyAuthorized substitute or assistant
- constableLow-ranking peace officer
- detectiveProfessional crime investigator
officer · police · ranger · warden · sergeant · lieutenant · captain · inspector
Pointed metal fastener
- buttonDisc through a hole
- lapelJacket's front fold
- ribbonSlender ornamental strip
- rosetteCircular ribbon ornament
sash · armband · patch · club · society · guild · union · chapter
emblem
Representational sign or device
heraldry · sigil · device · escutcheon · blazon · motif · regalia · livery · standard · ensign
merit
Deserved praise-worthiness
level · unlock · earn · collect · progression · milestone · completion · mastery · proficiency · reward
sheriff
County's chief officer
- marshalArrange in proper order
- deputyAuthorized substitute or assistant
- constableLow-ranking peace officer
detective · officer · police · ranger · warden · sergeant · lieutenant · captain · inspector · trooper
pin
Pointed metal fastener
rosette · sash · armband · patch · club · society · guild · union · chapter · lodge
ID
Identity document abbreviation
laminate · clearance · access · employee · security · verification · swipe · photo · temporary · expired
shame
Painful awareness of failure
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- scarlet letterMark of public shame
- markVisible impression or sign
brand · infamy · disgrace · stain · taint · outcast · pariah · ignominy
- military termsarmy, navy, air force, marines, soldier
- policeofficer, cop, officers, patrol, cops
- policingpatrol, police powers, arrests, police officer, arrest
- Access Methodspassword, PIN, key card, fingerprint, master key
- authenticationpassword, login, logout, fingerprint, ID
- avatar customizationprofile picture, username, screen name, gamertag, handle
badgeshame
Painful awareness of failure
stigma · mark of shame · scarlet letter · black mark · dishonor
badgeanonymity
Unknown identity state
disguise · mask · concealment · incognito · plainclothes
- badge of honourRecognition worn proudly
- merit badgesAwards for learned skills
- badge of honorSource of earned pride
- police badgeLaw enforcement credential
- honey badgerAggressive African mustelid
- ID badgeWorn workplace credential
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