Princeton's WordNet

1. token, item(noun)

   an individual instance of a type of symbol

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

2. token(noun)

   something serving as a sign of something else

3. token(noun)

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

4. keepsake, souvenir, token, relic(adj)

   something of sentimental value

5. nominal, token(a), tokenish(adj)

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

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

Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary

1. token(noun)ˈtoʊ kən

   sth you give or do as a symbol of sth

   a token of his affection

2. tokenˈtoʊ kən

   a metal disc used instead of money

   Put the token in the slot.

3. tokenˈtoʊ kən

   a gift certificate

4. token(adjective)ˈtoʊ kən

   used only for symbolic reasons

   I'm the token woman on the committee.

Wiktionary

1. token(Noun)

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

2. token(Noun)

   A keepsake, momento, souvenir

3. token(Noun)

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

4. token(Noun)

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

5. token(Noun)

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

6. token(Noun)

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

7. token(Noun)

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

8. token(Noun)

   A seal guaranteeing the quality of an item.

9. token(Noun)

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

10. token(Verb)

    To betoken, indicate, portend, designate, denote

11. token(Verb)

    To betroth

12. token(Verb)

    To symbolize, instantiate

13. token(Noun)

    A tally

14. token(Noun)

    A particular thing to which a concept applies.

15. token(Noun)

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

16. token(Noun)

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

17. token(Noun)

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

18. token(Noun)

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

19. token(Noun)

    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. token(Noun)

    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. token(Noun)

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

22. token(Noun)

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

23. token(Adjective)

    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. token(Adjective)

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

Origin: 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.

Webster Dictionary

1. Token(noun)

   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. Token(noun)

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

3. Token(noun)

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

4. Token(noun)

   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. Token(noun)

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

6. Token(noun)

   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. Token(noun)

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

8. Token(noun)

   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. Token(noun)

   to betoken

• tekenAfrikaans
• عَلامَهArabic
• знакBulgarian
• sinalPortuguese (BR)
• symbol, znakCzech
• das ZeichenGerman
• tegnDanish
• τεκμήριο, δείγμα, σύμβολοGreek
• señal, pruebaSpanish
• märkEstonian
• نشانهFarsi
• merkkiFinnish
• signe, marqueFrench
• אוֹת, סימןHebrew
• निशानीHindi
• znakCroatian
• jelHungarian
• tandaIndonesian
• tákn, merki, votturIcelandic
• segnoItalian
• しるしJapanese
• 상징Korean
• simbolis,ženklasLithuanian
• dāvana; zīme; apliecinājumsLatvian
• tandaMalay
• aandenkenDutch
• tegn, symbolNorwegian
• symbol, znakPolish
• نشانهPersian
• نخښه، نښه، سمبول: دسوغات شيان: فرعي سكه: فلزي ټكټ ( دريل يابس دپارهPashto
• sinalPortuguese
• semn, sim­bolRomanian
• знакRussian
• symbol, znakSlovak
• znakSlovenian
• znakSerbian
• tecken, bevisSwedish
• สิ่งที่ใช้เป็นสัญลักษณ์Thai
• işaret, belirti, hatıraTurkish
• 標誌Chinese (Trad.)
• знакUkrainian
• نشان، علامتUrdu
• dấu hiệuVietnamese
• 标志Chinese (Simp.)