Badge/bædʒ/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Official Identifier A badge often represents authority or official role within an organization. His security badge allowed him access to the restricted area. Pro Tip 2/3Physical Item A badge is a tangible item you can touch, often pinned or attached to clothing. She pinned her volunteer badge onto her jacket. Pro Tip 3/3Visual Recognition Badges make identification quick at events or workplaces. Everyone could see he was a speaker from the badge he wore.