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   To·ken

   /ˈtōk(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. a thing serving as a visible or tangible representation of a fact, quality, feeling, etc.: "I wanted to offer you a small token of my appreciation" Similar symbolsignemblembadgerepresentationindicationmarkindexmanifestationexpressionpledgedemonstrationrecognitionevidenceattestationproofmementosouvenirkeepsakereminderrecordtrophyrelicremembrancememorialarchaic:memorandum
   • ▪ a characteristic or distinctive sign or mark, especially a badge or favor worn to indicate allegiance to a particular person or party: archaic "Ruthven was murdered and the assassin left his token"
   • ▪ a word or object conferring authority on or serving to authenticate the speaker or holder: archaic "you should have a token that will stand you in good stead if ever you should fall foul of the prince's officers"
   • ▪ a staff or other object given to a locomotive engineer on a single-track railroad as authority to proceed over a given section of line.
   • 2. a voucher that can be exchanged for goods or services, typically one given as a gift or offered as part of a promotional offer: "redeem this token for a free dessert" Similar vouchercouponchitdocketstampordercredit noteIOUinformal:chitty
   • ▪ a metal or plastic disk used to operate a machine or in exchange for particular goods or services: "a milk token" Similar counterdisksubstitute coinjettonchippieceman
   • 3. an individual occurrence of a linguistic unit in speech or writing, as contrasted with the type or class of linguistic unit of which it is an instance.
   • ▪ the smallest meaningful unit of information in a sequence of data for a compiler.
   • 4. a sequence of bits passed continuously between nodes in a fixed order and enabling a node to transmit information.
   • 5. a member of a minority group included in an otherwise homogeneous set of people in order to give the appearance of diversity: "the next black actor or actress selected won't know if it's because of their ability and performance or if they're just a token"

   adjective

   • 1. done for the sake of appearances or as a symbolic gesture: "cases like these often bring just token fines from the courts" Similar symbolicemblematicindicativepeppercornperfunctoryslightnominalminimalinsignificantminortrivialmildhollowunimportanttriflingof no accountof no consequenceof no importancenot worth bothering aboutnot worth mentioninginconsequentialsuperficialsmalltinyminuteinappreciableimperceptibleinfinitesimalnugatorypettypaltryinadequateinsufficientmeagerderisorypitifulpatheticmiserableinformal:minusculepiddlingpifflingmeaslymingypoxynickel-and-dimerare:exiguous
   • ▪ denoting a member of a minority group included in an otherwise homogeneous set of people in order to give the appearance of diversity: "the patronizing treatment of the token Middle Eastern character"

   Word Origin Old Englishtāc(e)n, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch teken and German Zeichen, also to teach.

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › tokenToken - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of token. noun. a metal or plastic disk that can be redeemed or used in designated slot machines. see more. noun. something serving as a sign of something else. see more. noun. something of sentimental value. synonyms: keepsake, relic, souvenir. see more. adjective. insignificantly small; a matter of form only (`tokenish' is informal)

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTOKEN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Apr 23, 2024 · noun. 1. an indication, warning, or sign of something. 2. a symbol or visible representation of something. 3. something that indicates authority, proof, or authenticity. 4. a metal or plastic disc, such as a substitute for currency for use in slot machines.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishtoken noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of token noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › tokenToken - definition of token by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Done as an indication or pledge: a token payment. 2. a. Perfunctory; minimal: a token gesture of reconciliation; token resistance. b. Being a product of tokenism; merely symbolic: refused to be the token woman on the committee. Idioms: by the same token. In like manner; similarly. in token of. As an indication of: a ring given in token of love.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryTOKEN definition in American English - Collins Online Dictionary

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   3 days ago · 1. adjective [ADJ n] You use token to describe things or actions which are small or unimportant but are meant to show particular intentions or feelings which may not be sincere. The announcement was welcomed as a step in the right direction, but was widely seen as a token gesture. Synonyms: nominal, symbolic, minimal, hollow More Synonyms of token.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishTOKEN | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   something that you give to someone in order to show them love, to thank them, etc: I gave Helen some chocolates as a token of thanks for all her help. token noun [C] (INSTEAD OF MONEY) a round piece of metal or plastic that you put in some machines instead of money: You need a token to get out of the car park. token noun [C] (PAPER)

8. www.wordreference.com › definition › tokentoken - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   a characteristic indication or mark of something; evidence or proof: Malnutrition is a token of poverty. a memento; souvenir; keepsake: The seashell was a token of their trip. something used to indicate authenticity, authority, etc.; emblem; badge: Judicial robes are a token of office.