untagged

Everyday

1. Untagged means without a tag or label, like an untagged suitcase or piece of clothing. tree →
2. (computing, social media) An untagged photo or post has no name or label linked to it. tree →
3. (science) An untagged animal has not been fitted with a tag for study. tree →
4. (games) In the game of tag, an untagged player has not been caught. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life: untagged bags at the airport, untagged clothes. In science: scientists tag birds, sharks or turtles to follow them; untagged ones cannot be tracked. In online safety: ask before tagging a friend in a photo; leaving them untagged respects their privacy. In the playground game «tag» or «it».

Examples

• The untagged suitcase was left at the airport. tree →
• Please leave me untagged in that photo. tree →
• Scientists could not track the untagged sharks. tree →
• Only two players were still untagged at the end of the game. tree →
• Untagged lost property is hard to return. tree →
• The untagged cows were counted again. tree →

Note

Opposite: «tagged». Double g before «-ed». In online safety, it is kind to ask before you tag someone.