# flagged

/ˈfɫæɡd/ (US) · /flˈæɡd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/flagged
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

marked or identified as needing special attention or being a potential problem.

For teachers: marked with a symbol or indicator to denote a requirement for further scrutiny or action. Often used in digital or administrative contexts to highlight errors or suspicious activity.

## Examples

- The system flagged his account for suspicious activity.
- Several emails were flagged as spam by the security software because they contained suspicious links.
- During the audit, the accountant flagged several inconsistencies in the quarterly reports that required immediate clarification from the department heads.

## Usage notes

- Often used predicatively after 'be' or 'get', or as a participial adjective modifying a noun.

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