Token

Quick meaning: Token is a noun meaning Something serving as an expression of something else.

Meaning

Something serving as an expression of something else.

More Meanings

1. A keepsake.
2. A piece of stamped metal or plastic, etc., used as a form of currency; a voucher that can be exchanged for goods or services.
3. A minor attempt for appearance's sake, or to minimally comply with a requirement; a formality.
4. Support for a belief; grounds for an opinion.
5. An extraordinary event serving as evidence of supernatural power.
6. A small physical object, often designed to give the appearance of a common thing, used to represent a person or character in a board game or other situation.
7. (obsolete, sometimes figurative) Evidence, proof; a confirming detail; physical trace, mark, footprint.

Example Sentences

His apology was no more than a token.

Say, by this token, I desire his company.

Subway tokens are being replaced by magnetic cards.

A book token is the easiest option for a Christmas gift.

Word Forms

• tokens
• tokening
• tokened

Synonyms for token

Depending on context, synonyms include sign, symbol, pledge, memento, souvenir, reasoning.

Antonyms for token

Common opposites include type.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include tokenish, item, nominal, keepsake, souvenir, relic.

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