OpenSynonym

tagging

/ˈtæɡɪŋ/

VERB

1. Labeling and identifying something

The act of attaching a label, name, mark, or identifying designation to something so that it can be recognized, described, or distinguished.

1.1. Applying labels to objects

Attaching labels, names, or identifying marks to physical objects, products, or items for recognition, identification, or organization.

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  • unlabeling
  • removing labels
  • delabeling

Examples

  • The staff spent the afternoon tagging boxes with their destination addresses.
  • Tagging each product with a price makes inventory management easier.

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1.2. Naming and designating

Assigning a particular name, title, or designation to a person, object, or concept to identify or classify it.

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  • unnaming
  • declassifying

Examples

  • The committee focused on tagging each category with a clear descriptive name.
  • The researcher was tagging specimens according to their scientific classifications.

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1.3. Adding metadata to digital content

Assigning keywords, categories, or descriptive metadata to digital files, images, documents, or other content to make them easier to organize, search, and retrieve.

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Examples

  • The software developer worked on tagging files for better organization.
  • The librarian was tagging digital documents with keywords to improve search results.

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1.4. Mentioning people on social media

Associating a person's account or identity with a photograph, post, or other online content so that the person is identified or notified.

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Examples

  • Sarah was tagging her friends in the photographs from their vacation.
  • Tagging a location on social media helps followers discover interesting places.

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VERB

2. Marking surfaces with graffiti

The act of writing, painting, or spraying a personal signature, name, or distinctive symbol on a surface, typically as a form of graffiti.

2.1. Graffiti writing and street art

Creating graffiti by applying a personal signature, symbol, or artistic mark to walls, buildings, or other surfaces.

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Examples

  • The artist spent the afternoon tagging a blank wall with colorful designs.
  • The authorities investigated several individuals caught tagging public buildings.

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  • graffiti
  • street art
  • spray paint
  • signature
  • mural
  • vandalism

VERB

3. Following or accompanying someone

The act of following someone closely or joining them while they travel or participate in an activity.

3.1. Joining someone on an activity

Accompanying another person or group during an outing, journey, or activity, often informally or without a specific invitation.

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Examples

  • Jake enjoyed tagging along on his father's fishing trips.
  • The children were tagging along with their parents during the village tour.

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3.2. Following closely

Moving behind or keeping close to another person, sometimes to observe, monitor, or pursue them.

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Examples

  • The detective was tagging the suspect through the crowded streets.
  • The puppy kept tagging along behind its owner.

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  • pursuit
  • surveillance
  • follower
  • chase
  • tracking

VERB

4. Striking or hitting a ball

The act of hitting a ball forcefully, particularly in a sporting activity.

4.1. Forceful ball striking

Hitting a ball with considerable force using a bat or another sporting implement.

Synonyms

  • batting
  • hitting
  • striking
  • smacking
  • swatting
  • slugging

Examples

  • The player was tagging the ball hard during batting practice.
  • He kept tagging the ball toward the far end of the field.

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VERB

5. Putting a runner out in baseball

The act of touching a runner with the ball or a gloved hand holding the ball to record an out in baseball or a similar sport.

5.1. Baseball defensive play

Touching a baserunner with the ball or a glove containing the ball while the runner is not safely occupying a base.

Synonyms

  • putting out
  • retiring
  • outmaking

Examples

  • The shortstop succeeded in tagging the runner before he reached second base.

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VERB

6. Catching a player in the game of tag

The act of touching another player during the children's game of tag, usually to make that player become the next person who chases others.

6.1. Children's chasing game

Touching another player during a game of tag to catch them and transfer the role of chaser.

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Examples

  • The children were tagging one another during recess.
  • Mia succeeded in tagging her brother before he reached the playground gate.

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VERB

7. Fitting or attaching a tag

The act of fitting something with a tag or attaching a label or identifying marker to it.

7.1. Attaching identification tags

Fastening a physical tag, label, or marker to an object, product, or item to provide identifying information.

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Examples

  • The workers were tagging each piece of luggage before loading it onto the aircraft.
  • The store employees were tagging new merchandise with price labels.

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NOUN

8. The act of applying tags

The process or activity of attaching labels, marks, or identifying information to something.

8.1. Labeling and classification process

The general process of assigning labels or identifying markers to objects, information, or digital content for organization and recognition.

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Examples

  • Tagging is an important step in organizing a large collection of digital photographs.
  • Accurate tagging makes it easier to retrieve documents from the database.

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