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I

(New American Roget's College Thesaurus)

n. emblem, sign. See indication.

II

(Roget's IV) n.

1. [Outward evidence]

Syn. marker, symbol, identification; see emblem , identification 2 .

2. [A device worn as evidence]

Syn. pin, insignia, insigne ( plural: insignia), cordon, shield, ribbon, device, medallion, escutcheon, brassard, brand, ensign, token of office, epaulet, cockade, motto, official star, marker, phylactery, feather, rosette, weeper, aiguillette, aglet, cuff band, clasp, button, emblem, signet, seal, sigil, crest, star, chevron, stripe, medal; see also decoration 3 .

III

(Roget's 3 Superthesaurus) n.

1. emblem, shield, medal, medallion, insignia, symbol, sign.

IV

(Roget's Thesaurus II) noun 1. An emblem of honor worn on one's clothing: decoration, medal. See REWARD. 2. Something visible or evident that gives grounds for believing in the existence or presence of something else: evidence, index, indication, indicator, manifestation, mark, note, sign, signification, stamp, symptom, token, witness. See SHOW.