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token
('t/oU/k/@/n )

noun (n)

  • an individual instance of a type of symbol(noun.communication)
    Example:
    The word`error' contains three tokens of `r'.
    Synonym:
    item
    source: wordnet30
  • something serving as a sign of something else(noun.communication)
    source: wordnet30
  • a metal or plastic disk that can be redeemed or used in designated slot machines(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • something of sentimental value(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    keepsake, relic, souvenir
    source: wordnet30
  • Something intended or supposed to represent or indicate another thing or an event; a sign; a symbol; as, the rainbow is a token of God's covenant established with Noah.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • In a Jacquard loom, a colored signal to show the weaver which shuttle to use.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • insignificantly small; a matter of form only (`tokenish' is informal)(adj.all)
    Example:
    A token gesture of resistance.
    Synonym:
    nominal, tokenish
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • To betoken.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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