tag for identification
1Tag (metadata) — For other uses, see Tag. A tag cloud with terms related to Web 2.0 In online computer systems terminology, a tag is a non hierarchical keyword or term assigned to a piece of information (such as an Internet bookmark, digital image, or computer… …
2identification tag — identification disk, small metal tag with personal information worn by military personnel for identification in case of injury or death …
3identification — (n.) 1640s, treating of a thing as the same as another, from Fr. identification, probably from identifier (see IDENTIFY (Cf. identify)). Sense of becoming or feeling oneself one with another is from 1857. Sense of determination of identity is… …
4tag — I n. children s game to play tag II n. label, marker 1) to put a tag on smt. 2) a name; price tag 3) (AE) license tags (on a car) 4) (AE) (mil.) dog (colloq.), identification tags (BE has identification disc) short phrase (ling.) …
5Identification tag — An identification tag might be: * Dog tag, an identification tag worn by dogs * Dog tag (identifier), an identification tag used by the military * A radio identification tag, a scanner readable microchip implanted into livestock and pets for… …
6tag — I. noun Etymology: Middle English tagge; akin to Middle Low German tagge, tacke twig, spike Date: 14th century 1. a loose hanging piece of cloth ; tatter 2. a metal or plastic binding on an end of a shoelace 3. a piece of hanging or attached… …
7identification — noun 1 act of identifying sb/sth ADJECTIVE ▪ accurate, correct, precise ▪ positive ▪ mistaken ▪ There is virtually no risk of mistaken identification in cases of date rape …
8Tag — or tagging may refer to:Personal identifiers*Dog tag, a small, flat, metal identification label attached to a dog collar *Dog tag (identifier), a small, flat, metal identification label worn around the neck of military personnel *Triage tag, a… …
9tag — [tag] n. [ME tagge, prob. < Scand, as in Swed tagg, a point, spike, Norw, a point; akin to Ger zacke, a point, jag: see TACK] 1. Archaic a hanging end or rag, as on a torn skirt 2. any small part or piece hanging from or loosely attached to… …
10tag — Ⅰ. tag [1] ► NOUN 1) a label providing identification or giving other information. 2) an electronic device attached to someone or something for monitoring purposes. 3) a nickname or description by which someone or something is popularly known. 4) …