graded label

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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

tiered label

Cybersecurity Labeling of Consumer Software

Definition(s):

Indicates the degree to which a product has satisfied a specific standard, sometimes based on attaining increasing levels of performance against specified criteria. Tiers or grades are often represented by colors (e.g., red-yellow-green), numbers of icons (e.g., stars or security shields), or other appropriate metaphors (e.g., precious metals: gold-silver-bronze).
Source(s):
Cybersecurity Labeling of Consumer Software under tiered label

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