meritbadges
nounUK /ˈmerɪtˌbædʒɪz/
US /ˈmerɪtˌbædʒɪz/
Small badges you earn by learning and doing good things.
He sewed his new meritbadges onto his scout uniform.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Symbols of praise given for hard work or good behavior.
The teacher handed out meritbadges for helpfulness in class.
3. Marks of recognition collected over time to show progress.
Her sash was covered with meritbadges from years of camping.
4. Small pins or patches that show a special skill was learned.
Earning cooking and first-aid meritbadges took all summer.