Token
/ˈtəʊkən/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Token
noun
- Something serving as an expression of something else.
"According to the Bible, the rainbow is a token of God's covenant with Noah."
- A keepsake.
"Please accept this bustier as a token of our time together."
- A piece of stamped metal or plastic, etc., used as a substitute for money; a voucher that can be exchanged for goods or services.
"A book token is the easiest option for a Christmas gift."
- (sometimes figurative) Evidence, proof; a confirming detail; physical trace, mark, footprint.
- Support for a belief; grounds for an opinion.
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."
- A minor attempt for appearance's sake, or to minimally comply with a requirement
"he was hired as the company's token black person"
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