badges
Worn identification tokens
Badges are small emblems worn to indicate membership, rank, achievement, or authority.
A police officer wears a badge; a scout earns merit badges.
The word extends to any marker of status or identity: Owning a hybrid became a badge of environmental consciousness.
In digital contexts, badges are icons showing notifications or accomplishments: The app icon showed three badges.
Distinguishing mark of rank
- crestHighest point or tuft
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
- heraldryStudy of armorial bearings
- sigilMagical or heraldic symbol
device · medallion · pin · patch · ribbon · rosette · star · chevron
Formal expression of approval
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- awardHonor given for merit
tribute · acknowledgment · appreciation · kudos · decoration · citation · laurels · excellence
Notable event marking progress
- accomplishmentSuccessful completion of aim
- completionAct of finishing
- masteryComplete skill or control
- proficiencySkilled performance level
Wearable cord for items
- smartcardEmbedded-chip plastic credential
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
- verificationProving something accurate
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
insignia
Distinguishing mark of rank
sigil · device · medallion · pin · patch · ribbon · rosette · star · chevron · epaulet
commendation
Formal expression of approval
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
award · tribute · acknowledgment · appreciation · kudos · decoration · citation · laurels · excellence
milestone
Notable event marking progress
- accomplishmentSuccessful completion of aim
- completionAct of finishing
- masteryComplete skill or control
proficiency · unlock · gamification · certification · qualification
lanyard
Wearable cord for items
- smartcardEmbedded-chip plastic credential
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
- verificationProving something accurate
button
Disc through a hole
- party suppliesballoon, balloons, confetti, streamers, banners
- game mechanicslevels, rules, cooldown, points, health points
- public safetypolice, 911, ambulance, fire department, firefighters
- Scoutingscout, Boy Scouts, campfires, scouts, court of honor
- securitysecurity guard, security cameras, alarm system, security system, lock
- conferencesconference, symposium, conferences, keynote, forums
badgesanonymity
Unknown identity state
hidden identity · unmarked · obscurity · invisibility · plainclothes
- badge of honourRecognition worn proudly
- merit badgesAwards for learned skills
- badge of honorSource of earned pride
- police badgeLaw enforcement credential
- ID badgeWorn workplace credential
- name badgeWearable identification card