CEFR B2

ear-tagged

adjective

Meaning

Having a small identification tag attached to the ear, typically used for livestock.

Examples

The farmer checked the ear-tagged sheep to ensure they were all accounted for.
Each ear-tagged animal was recorded in the database for tracking purposes.

Synonyms: labeled, marked, identified

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ear-tagged (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈɪərˌtæɡd/

Definition

Having a small identification tag attached to the ear, typically used for livestock.

Examples

The farmer checked the ear-tagged sheep to ensure they were all accounted for.
Each ear-tagged animal was recorded in the database for tracking purposes.

How to Use ear-tagged

ear-tagged animal (collocation): An animal that has an identification tag in its ear. — "The veterinarian examined the ear-tagged animal for signs of illness."
ear-tagged sheep (collocation): A sheep that has an identification tag in its ear. — "The farmer counted the ear-tagged sheep in the pasture."
ear-tagged cattle (collocation): Cattle that have an identification tag in their ears. — "All ear-tagged cattle were registered with the agricultural department."

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