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badges

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈbædʒɪz// UK //bˈædʒɪz// badges

n. small pieces of metal, plastic, or cloth that you wear to show who you are or what you have achieved. You often pin them to your clothes or sew them onto a uniform.

n. small emblems, tokens, or distinctive marks worn to signify membership, rank, achievement, or authority. Plural form of 'badge'.


SIMPLE

The scouts earned several new badges for their uniforms.

CONTEXTUAL

Security guards must wear their identification badges at all times while they are on the premises.

COMPLEX

The historical society issued commemorative badges to all volunteers who participated in the restoration of the landmark, serving as a permanent token of their contribution.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used with verbs like 'wear', 'pin', or 'earn'.

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