tag
/tæɡ/- 1.
A small piece of paper, plastic, or metal attached to something to give information, identify it, or show its price.
- The price tag was still on the shirt.
- Please remove the luggage tag before flying.
- 2.
In online media, a word or label added to help people find a post or photo.
- Use a tag to make the post easier to find.
- She added three tags to her photo.
- 1.
To attach a tag to something, or to mark or label it with a word or category.
- We tagged the boxes with the room number.
- The report was tagged as confidential.
- 2.
To choose someone for a special role or job, often informally.
- He was tagged as the team leader.
- They tagged her to lead the project.
A children's game in which players run and try to touch another player.
- The children played tag in the park.
- Tag is a popular game at school.
Adinary Nuance
Tag is close to label, marker, and sticker, but it is broader. A tag can be a physical label, an online hashtag-like word, or a way to mark something. Use label for a clearer identifying name, sticker for something that sticks on, and tag for a quick marking or added piece of information.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- nhãn
- Spanish
- etiqueta
- Chinese
- 标签
- Japanese
- タグ
- Korean
- 태그
Etymology
Tag came into English in the late Middle English period, probably from a Scandinavian source. It originally meant a hanging piece or strip, which fits the idea of a label or marker.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between a tag and a label?
- A label is usually the main name or description. A tag is often a small added marker or extra word.
- Is tag formal or informal?
- Tag is common in everyday English. In business or academic writing, it is still natural in many uses.
- What does tag mean on social media?
- On social media, a tag is a word or name added to help organize or mention content.
- Can tag be used as a verb?
- Yes. You can tag something, like a file, photo, or box.