Tagged

/tæɡd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of tag, meaning to attach a label or marker to something.

She tagged the photo with the names of everyone in it.

To identify or mark something with a tag.

The researcher tagged the animals for the study to track their movements.

To include a label or keyword in a digital context for easier searching and categorization.

He tagged the blog post with relevant keywords to increase visibility.

adjective

Having had a tag or label attached.

The tagged items were all set for shipment.

Describing something that has been marked or labeled in a particular way.

The tagged documents helped the team keep track of progress.

Derived from the word 'tag', which comes from Middle English 'tagge', meaning 'to catch or capture'.

tagged along

To accompany someone casually or informally.

you're it/tagged

In tag games, the person designated to chase others.

tag

A small piece of paper, plastic, or other material that is attached to something to provide information.

label

A slip of paper, fabric, or other material that is attached to an object to give information about it.

Tagged in a social media post

I got tagged in her Instagram post.

Identified as part of a group or action

He got tagged for the cleanup crew.