badging

Swiping for entry

Badging is using a badge to gain entry, typically by swiping or tapping an ID card at a reader: Employees must badge in when entering the building.

The term appears in workplace security contexts.

To badge someone in is to use your credentials to admit them.

Badging also refers to the practice of displaying badges or credentials, or the process of issuing them.

membership

pin

Pointed metal fastener

  • lapelJacket's front fold
  • clubOrganization with membership
  • fraternitySpirit of brotherly connection

sorority · guild · lodge · union · society · insignia · crest · emblem · affiliate · initiation

access

keycard

Electronic entry credential

checkpoint · scanner · gate · clearance · authentication · tap-in · fob · reader · barrier · restricted

achievement

gamification

Adding play mechanics elsewhere

points · leaderboard · streak · completion · reward · progress · quest · challenge · XP · certification

identification

lanyard

Wearable cord for items

visitor · employee · exhibitor · attendee · laminated · clip-on · holographic · barcode · registration · check-in

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access method

badgingfingerprint scanning

Identity verification through ridge patterns

facial recognition · PIN entry · password entry · voice recognition

entry vs. exit

badgingclocking out

Recording work departure

signing out · logging out · exiting · departing

authorization status

badgingtailgating

Following another vehicle unsafely

sneaking in · unauthorized entry · piggybacking · forced entry · breaking in

Family

badge, badges, badged

Familiarity
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G