(scouting, US, rare, colloquial) The act of pursuing merit badges.
(scouting, US, rare, colloquial) The act of pursuing merit badges.
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(originally, and, chiefly, US, scouting) An embroidered cloth patch awarded to a youth member of the Boy Scouts of America or other scouting organization who successfully completes an activity within an area of study (the badge bearing an image representing the activity), which is either sewn on to the sleeve of the scout's uniform or a sash worn with the uniform; hence, the award itself.
(US, scouting) An insignia or badge awarded by the Girl Scouts to indicate special achievement.
(Scouting, US) A usually annual event, held in many areas of the United States, where educational courses are hosted with the purpose of helping Boy Scouts to achieve certain merit badges.
(Scouting, US) An application for pursuing a certain merit badge, which must be signed by a Scout's unit leader and their merit badge counselor before pursuing.