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A distinctive mark, token, sign, emblem or cognizance, worn on one’s clothing, as an insignia of some rank, or of the membership of an organization.
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A small nameplate, identifying the wearer, and often giving additional information.
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A card, sometimes with a barcode or magnetic strip, granting access to a certain area.
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Something characteristic; a mark; a token.
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(obsolete, thieves' cant) A brand on the hand of a thief, etc.
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(nautical) A carved ornament on the stern of a vessel, containing a window or the representation of one.
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(heraldry) A distinctive mark worn by servants, retainers, and followers of royalty or nobility, who, being beneath the rank of gentlemen, have no right to armorial bearings.
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(graphical user interface) A small overlay on an icon that shows additional information about that item, such as the number of new alerts or messages.
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(Internet, video games) An icon or emblem awarded to a user for some achievement.
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(slang) A police officer.