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tagged

v. · adj.
US //ˈtæɡd// UK //tˈæɡd// tagged
  1. 1 to label or identify (v.)
    B1 Intermediate

    to attach a label or a piece of information to something.

    to attach a physical or digital label to an object for identification or tracking.

    Example

    The shop assistant tagged all the new clothes with their prices.

    Example

    The researchers tagged the migratory birds with small GPS devices to monitor their flight patterns across the continent.

    Usage

    Often used in the passive voice when describing inventory or scientific subjects.
  2. 2 social media (v.)
    B1 Intermediate Informal Computing

    to link someone's name to a photo or post online.

    to identify a person in a digital image or social media post using a hyperlink to their profile.

    Example

    My friend tagged me in a funny photo from the party last night.

    Example

    The marketing team tagged several influencers in the announcement post to increase the campaign's organic reach.

    Usage

    Takes a direct object of the person being identified, often followed by 'in'.
    • untag
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  1. 3 graffiti (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Informal Slang

    marked with a person's name or signature in graffiti.

    describing a surface that has been marked with the stylized signature or 'tag' of a graffiti artist.

    Example

    The old brick wall was tagged with bright red spray paint.

    Example

    The city council struggled to maintain the subway station, which was frequently tagged by local crews overnight.

    Teacher's tip

    In this context, 'tagged' usually refers to simple signatures rather than large, artistic murals.

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