What does Token mean?

Definitions for Token
ˈtoʊ kənto·ken

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. token, itemnoun

    an individual instance of a type of symbol

    "the word`error' contains three tokens of `r'"

  2. tokennoun

    something serving as a sign of something else

  3. tokennoun

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

  4. keepsake, souvenir, token, relicadjective

    something of sentimental value

  5. nominal, token(a), tokenishadjective

    insignificantly small; a matter of form only (`tokenish' is informal)

    "the fee was nominal"; "a token gesture of resistance"; "a toknenish gesture"

Wiktionary

  1. tokennoun

    Something serving as an expression of something else; sign, symbol

  2. tokennoun

    A keepsake, momento, souvenir

  3. tokennoun

    A piece of stamped metal used as a substitute for money; a voucher that can be exchanged for goods or services

  4. tokennoun

    Evidence, proof; a confirming detail; physical trace, mark, footprint; also fig.

  5. tokennoun

    Support for a belief; grounds for an opinion; reason, reasoning, witcraft (see usage)

  6. tokennoun

    An extraordinary event serving as evidence of supernatural power, a miracle

  7. tokennoun

    An object or disclosure to attest or authenticate the bearer or an instruction; a password

  8. tokennoun

    A seal guaranteeing the quality of an item.

  9. tokennoun

    Something given or shown as a symbol or guarantee of authority or right; a sign of authenticity, of power, good faith, asf.

  10. tokenverb

    To betoken, indicate, portend, designate, denote

  11. tokenverb

    To betroth

  12. tokenverb

    To symbolize, instantiate

  13. tokennoun

    A tally

  14. tokennoun

    A particular thing to which a concept applies.

  15. tokennoun

    An atomic piece of data, such as a word, for which a meaning may be inferred during parsing. Also called a symbol.

  16. tokennoun

    A lexeme; a basic, grammatically indivisible unit of a language such as a keyword, operator or identifier.

  17. tokennoun

    A characteristic sign of a disease or of a bodily disorder, a symptom; a sign of a bodily condition, recovery, or health.

  18. tokennoun

    A livid spot upon the body, indicating, or supposed to indicate, the approach of death.

  19. tokennoun

    Ten and a half quires, or, commonly, 250 sheets, of paper printed on both sides; also, in some cases, the same number of sheets printed on one side, or half the number printed on both sides.

  20. tokennoun

    A bit of leather having a peculiar mark designating a particular miner. Each hewer sends one of these with each corf or tub he has hewn.

  21. tokennoun

    A thin bed of coal indicating the existence of a thicker seam at no great distance.

  22. tokennoun

    (weaving) In a loom, a colored signal to show the weaver which shuttle to use.

  23. tokenadjective

    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.

  24. tokenadjective

    a minor attempt for appearance sake, or to minimally comply with a requirement

  25. Etymology: From taken, token, from tacen, from taiknan 'sign' (cf. Dutch teken, German Zeichen, Swedish tecken), from deig̑- (cf. Latin inindex 'finger', Ancient Greek 'sample', Albanian theks, variant of *deik̑ 'to show'. More at toe.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Tokennoun

    Etymology: taikns, Gothick; tacn , Saxon; teycken, Dutch.

    Shew me a token for good, that they which hate me may see it. Psal. lxxxvi. 17.

    Wheresoever you see ingratitude, you may as infallibly conclude, that there is a growing stock of ill-nature in that breast, as you may know that man to have the plague upon whom you see the tokens. Robert South, Sermons.

    Here is a letter from queen Hecuba,
    A token from her daughter, my fair love. William Shakespeare.

    Whence came this?
    This is some token from a newer friend. William Shakespeare.

    Pigwiggen gladly would commend
    Some token to queen Mab to send,
    Were worthy of her wearing. Michael Drayton, Nymphid.

  2. To Tokenverb

    To make known. Not in use.

    Etymology: from the noun.

    What in time proceeds,
    May token to the future our past deeds. William Shakespeare.

ChatGPT

  1. token

    A token is a symbolic representation of a specific value or a piece of data, often used as a means of identification, authentication or access control in various systems. It can also refer to digital assets in cryptocurrency or a unit of value issued by a specific organization, like tokens in a game or transit system.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Tokennoun

    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

  2. Tokennoun

    a memorial of friendship; something by which the friendship of another person is to be kept in mind; a memento; a souvenir

  3. Tokennoun

    something given or shown as a symbol or guarantee of authority or right; a sign of authenticity, of power, good faith, etc

  4. Tokennoun

    a piece of metal intended for currency, and issued by a private party, usually bearing the name of the issuer, and redeemable in lawful money. Also, a coin issued by government, esp. when its use as lawful money is limited and its intrinsic value is much below its nominal value

  5. Tokennoun

    a livid spot upon the body, indicating, or supposed to indicate, the approach of death

  6. Tokennoun

    ten and a half quires, or, commonly, 250 sheets, of paper printed on both sides; also, in some cases, the same number of sheets printed on one side, or half the number printed on both sides

  7. Tokennoun

    a piece of metal given beforehand to each person in the congregation who is permitted to partake of the Lord's Supper

  8. Tokennoun

    a bit of leather having a peculiar mark designating a particular miner. Each hewer sends one of these with each corf or tub he has hewn

  9. Tokennoun

    to betoken

Wikidata

  1. Token

    In railway signalling, a token is a physical object which a locomotive driver is required to have or see before entering onto a particular section of single track. The token is clearly endorsed with the name of the section it belongs to. A token system is used for single lines because of the very much greater risk of serious collision in the event of irregular working by signalmen or traincrews, than on double lines.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Token

    tō′kn, n. a mark: something representing another thing or event: a sign: a memorial of friendship: a coin issued by a private person or civic authority redeemable in current money: in old Presbyterian use, a voucher of lead or tin, inscribed with the name of the church or parish, admitting a qualified communicant to the celebration of the Lord's Supper: a measure of press-work, 250 impressions on one form: a thin bed of coal showing the vicinity of a thicker seam.—v.t. (obs.) to set a mark upon.—By the same token, further in corroboration; More by token (see More). [A.S. tácen; Ger. zeichen, a mark.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Token in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Token in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of Token in a Sentence

  1. Chairman Romeo Lacher:

    We want to start with our own Security Token Offering.

  2. Roger Stone:

    It is entirely likely that Robert MuellerDavis is squeezing some of my current or former associates to tell lies about me, by the same token, Robert MuellerDavis may seek to bring some bogus charge against me to induce me to testify against the President. I am not saying I have any negative information against the President - I'm saying I won't be pressured into making s --- up. This I will not do.

  3. Connor Goldson:

    It never will get eradicated because there are so many token gestures out there, taking a knee — token gesture from the higher authorities to make it look like they are doing something to help.

  4. Mary Cranston:

    You can pretty much tell when a board just wants to tick off a quota, and I think a lot of women are not interested in being the female token.

  5. Youngmi Kim:

    In this election, feminism is not viewed as an issue, but rather a token, i was very angry that it was used as if it was going to get discarded afterward.

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Translations for Token

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  • žetonCzech
  • mærke, minde, tegn, poletDanish
  • Symbol, Souvenir, Andenken, Erinnerung, ZeichenGerman
  • simbólicoSpanish
  • mälestusese, märk, žetoon, rahamärkEstonian
  • ژتونPersian
  • rahake, poletti, merkkiFinnish
  • jeton, symbole, symboliqueFrench
  • játékpénz, tantusz, telefonérme, szuvenír, zsetonHungarian
  • tókiIcelandic
  • segno, gettone, simboloItalian
  • טוקןHebrew
  • სუვენირი, ნიშანიGeorgian
  • žetonsLatvian
  • kōtuaMāori
  • merke, nøkkel, symbolNorwegian
  • symbool, teken, symbolisch, jeton, token, munt, souvenir, aandenkenDutch
  • símbolo, vale, sinal, fichaPortuguese
  • jetonRomanian
  • сувени́р, пода́рок на па́мять, жето́н, знак, си́мвол, символи́ческийRussian
  • nödmynt, jetong, minnesgåva, minne, tecken, pollett, kännetecken, bevisSwedish
  • 象征Chinese

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