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Token

/ˈtəʊkən/

Something serving as an expression of something else.

📖 Definitions of "Token"

noun
  1. 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. 2

    A keepsake.

    "Please accept this bustier as a token of our time together."

  3. 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. 4

    (sometimes figurative) Evidence, proof; a confirming detail; physical trace, mark, footprint.

verb
  1. 1

    To betoken, indicate, portend, designate, denote

  2. 2

    To betroth

  3. 3

    To symbolize, instantiate

adjective
  1. 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. 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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