# badged

Pronunciation: say "BAJD" /bæd͡ʒd/

## Verb

1. Past tense and past participle of badge. — simple past and past participle of badge
   - Simple: Past tense of badge. Use this form when talking about marking something with a badge or logo earlier.
   - _The factory badged identical scooters for several European retailers._
   - _All security staff were badged and photographed on their first day._

## Adjective

2. Wearing or displaying an identifying badge.
   - Simple: Wearing or fitted with a badge.
   - _The badged inspectors moved through the crowd, checking tickets._
   - _All badged personnel must keep their identification visible at all times._

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