token (n.)

  1. an individual instance of a type of symbol; the word`error contains three tokens of `r

    [ Syn: item ]

  2. something serving as a sign of something else

  3. a metal or plastic disk that can be redeemed or used in designated slot machines

  4. something of sentimental value

    [ Syn: keepsake , souvenir , relic ]

    token (adj.)

  1. insignificantly small; a matter of form only (`tokenish is informal); the fee was nominal; a token gesture of resistance; a toknenish gesture

    [ Syn: nominal , tokenish ]

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