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/ˈtəʊk(ə)n/

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- 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 badge or favour 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 train driver on a single-track railway 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 forming part of a promotional offer: "a record token" Similar vouchercouponchitdocketstampordercredit noteIOUinformal:chitty
- ▪ a metal or plastic disc used to operate a machine or in exchange for particular goods or services: "a milk token" Similar counterdiscsubstitute coinjettonchippieceman
- 3. an individual occurrence of a linguistic unit in speech or writing.
- ▪ 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 magistrates" Similar symbolicemblematicindicativepeppercornperfunctoryslightnominalminimalinsignificantminortrivialmildhollowunimportanttriflingof no accountof no consequenceof no importancenot worth bothering aboutnot worth mentioninginconsequentialsuperficialsmalltinyminuteinappreciableimperceptibleinfinitesimalnugatorypettypaltryinadequateinsufficientmeagrederisorypitifulpatheticmiserableinformal: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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The meaning of TOKEN is a piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms. How to use token in a sentence.
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11 meanings: 1. an indication, warning, or sign of something 2. a symbol or visible representation of something 3. something.... Click for more definitions.
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Get Word of the Day daily email! The meaning of TOKEN is a piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms. How to use token in a sentence.

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What is a token coin called?
Also called to·ken coin. a stamped piece of metal, issued as a limited medium of exchange, as for bus fares, at a nominal value much greater than its commodity value. anything of only nominal value used in exchange for goods or services, as paper currency. virtual token.

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What is a token on a phone?
A token is a round flat piece of metal or plastic that is sometimes used instead of money. Some of the older telephones still only accept tokens. If you give something to a person or do something for them as a token of your feelings, you give it or do it as a way of expressing those feelings.

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What is a book token?
A token is a piece of paper or card that can be exchanged for goods, either in a particular shop or as part of a special offer. ...£10 book tokens. Here is the fifth token towards our offer. You need six of these tokens. A token is a round flat piece of metal or plastic that is sometimes used instead of money.

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What is a token deemed necessary to a covenant?
A token deemed necessary to a covenant was sometimes freely given: at other times it was requested. Token definition: something serving to represent or indicate some fact, event, feeling, etc.; sign. See examples of TOKEN used in a sentence.

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What is a token female?
A token is not only something sentimental (like a keepsake) or symbolic (like your friendship bracelet). You, yourself, can also be a token: If you're the only female in your office, for instance, and you were hired just so there'd be at least one woman, then you're the "token female."

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A token is something that serves as a sign, symbol, or indication of something else. It can also be a small device, a souvenir, a substitute for currency, or a representative of a group.
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When you give someone a flower or a friendship bracelet or something symbolic of the way you feel about them, you're giving them a token of your affection.
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Token definition: something serving to represent or indicate some fact, event, feeling, etc.; sign. See examples of TOKEN used in a sentence.

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