Emblem vs. Badge

Emblemnoun

A representative symbol, such as a trademark or logo.

Emblemnoun

Something which represents a larger whole.

Emblemnoun

Inlay; inlaid or mosaic work; something ornamental inserted in a surface.

Emblemnoun

A picture accompanied with a motto, a set of verses, etc. intended as a moral lesson or meditation.

Emblemverb

To symbolize.

Emblemnoun

Inlay; inlaid or mosaic work; something ornamental inserted in a surface.

Emblemnoun

A visible sign of an idea; an object, or the figure of an object, symbolizing and suggesting another object, or an idea, by natural aptness or by association; a figurative representation; a typical designation; a symbol; as, a balance is an emblem of justice; a scepter, the emblem of sovereignty or power; a circle, the emblem of eternity.

Emblemnoun

A picture accompanied with a motto, a set of verse, or the like, intended as a moral lesson or meditation.

Emblemverb

To represent by an emblem; to symbolize.

Emblemnoun

special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.

Emblemnoun

a visible symbol representing an abstract idea

Emblem

An emblem is an abstract or representational pictorial image that represents a concept, like a moral truth, or an allegory, or a person, like a king or saint.

Badgenoun

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.

Badgenoun

A small nameplate, identifying the wearer, and often giving additional information.

Badgenoun

A card, sometimes with a barcode or magnetic strip, granting access to a certain area.

Badgenoun

Something characteristic; a mark; a token.

Badgenoun

A brand on the hand of a thief, etc.

Badgenoun

(nautical) A carved ornament on the stern of a vessel, containing a window or the representation of one.

Badgenoun

(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.

Badgenoun

(GUI) A small overlay on an icon that shows additional information about that item, such as the number of new alerts or messages.

Badgenoun

An icon or emblem awarded to a user for some achievement.

Badgeverb

(transitive) To mark or distinguish with a badge.

Badgeverb

(transitive) To show a badge to.

Badgeverb

(transitive) To enter a restricted area by showing one's badge.

Badgenoun

A distinctive mark, token, sign, or cognizance, worn on the person; as, the badge of a society; the badge of a policeman.

Badgenoun

Something characteristic; a mark; a token.

Badgenoun

A carved ornament on the stern of a vessel, containing a window or the representation of one.

Badgeverb

To mark or distinguish with a badge.

Badgenoun

an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.);

Badgenoun

any feature that is regarded as a sign of status (a particular power or quality or rank);

Badgeverb

put a badge on;

Badge

A badge is a device or accessory, often containing the insignia of an organization, which is presented or displayed to indicate some feat of service, a special accomplishment, a symbol of authority granted by taking an oath (e.g., police and fire), a sign of legitimate employment or student status, or as a simple means of identification. They are also used in advertising, publicity, and for branding purposes.