1. small signs or plates displaying a person’s name, typically placed on a desk, door, or wall
2. metal plates on machinery or equipment showing the manufacturer’s name and specifications
Usage: technical

Examples

• The new employees received wooden nameplates for their desks.
• All the office doors had brass nameplates with the occupants’ titles.
• The technician checked the nameplates on the generators to verify the model numbers.
• She ordered personalized nameplates for the conference room table.
• The machine’s nameplate indicated it was manufactured in 2019.
• Plastic nameplates were placed at each seat for the board meeting.