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Token
/ˈtəʊkən/
Something serving as an expression of something else.
📖 Definitions of "Token"
- 1
Something serving as an expression of something else.
"According to the Bible, the rainbow is a token of God's covenant with Noah."
- 2
A keepsake.
"Please accept this bustier as a token of our time together."
- 3
A piece of stamped metal or plastic, etc., used as a substitute for money; a voucher that can be exchanged for goods or services.
"A book token is the easiest option for a Christmas gift."
- 4
(sometimes figurative) Evidence, proof; a confirming detail; physical trace, mark, footprint.
- 1
To betoken, indicate, portend, designate, denote
- 2
To betroth
- 3
To symbolize, instantiate
- 1
Done as an indication or a pledge; perfunctory, minimal or merely symbolic.
"He made a token tap on the brake pedal at the stop sign."
- 2
A minor attempt for appearance's sake, or to minimally comply with a requirement
"he was hired as the company's token black person"
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