tag
UK: tæɡ | US: tæɡ
n. a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object to identify or label it
vt. to attach a tag to something for identification or tracking
n. (computing) a keyword or label assigned to digital content for categorization
n. (games) a children’s game where one player chases others to touch them
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The word "tag" originates from Middle English tagge, meaning a small hanging piece or appendage, likely of Scandinavian origin (compare Old Norse tagg, meaning a point or prong). Over time, it evolved to denote labels or markers attached to objects. The verb form emerged from the act of attaching such labels. In computing, "tag" was adopted metaphorically for digital labeling, while the game sense derives from the idea of "touching" or marking a player.
She wrote her name on the luggage tag.
The museum staff tagged each artifact with a unique ID.
Use hashtags to tag your posts on social media.
The kids played tag in the park all afternoon.
The price tag on the dress was missing.