Definition of Token

1. Noun. An individual instance of a type of symbol. "The word`error' contains three tokens of `r'"

Exact synonyms: Item
Specialized synonyms: Postage, Postage Stamp, Stamp, Trading Stamp
Generic synonyms: Symbol
Derivative terms: Itemise, Itemize

2. Adjective. Insignificantly small; a matter of form only ('tokenish' is informal). "A toknenish gesture"
Exact synonyms: Nominal, Tokenish
Similar to: Minimal, Minimum

3. Noun. Something serving as a sign of something else.
Generic synonyms: Mark, Sign

4. Noun. A metal or plastic disk that can be redeemed or used in designated slot machines.
Generic synonyms: Disc, Disk
Specialized synonyms: Subway Token

5. Noun. Something of sentimental value.
Exact synonyms: Keepsake, Relic, Souvenir
Generic synonyms: Object, Physical Object
Specialized synonyms: Love-token, Favor, Favour, Party Favor, Party Favour

Definition of Token

1. n. 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. v. t. To betoken.

3. n. In a Jacquard loom, a colored signal to show the weaver which shuttle to use.

Definition of Token

1. to serve as a sign of [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Token

1. 1. 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. A memorial of friendship; something by which the friendship of another person is to be kept in mind; a memento; a souvenir. "This is some token from a never friend." (Shak) 3. Something given or shown as a symbol or guarantee of authority or right; a sign of authenticity, of power, good faith, etc. "Say, by this token, I desire his company." (Shak) 4. 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, especially. When its use as lawful money is limited and its intrinsic value is much below its nominal value. 5. A livid spot upon the body, indicating, or supposed to indicate, the approach of death. "Like the fearful tokens of the plague, Are mere forerunners of their ends." (Beau. & Fl) 6. 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. A piece of metal given beforehand to each person in the congregation who is permitted to partake of the Lord's Supper. 8. 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. Token money, money which is lawfully current for more than its real value. See Token. Token sheet, the last sheet of each token. Origin: OE. Token, taken, AS. Tacen; akin to OFries. Teken, OS. Tekan, D. Teeken, G. Zeichen, OHG. Zeihhan, Icel. Takan, teiken, Sw. Tecken, Dan. Tegn, Goth. Taikns sign, token, gateihan to tell, show, AS. Teon to accuse, G. Zeihen, OHG. Zihan, G. Zeigen to show, OHG. Zeigon, Icel. Tja, L. Dicere to say, Gr. To show, Skr. Di. Cf. Diction, Teach. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Token

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tokamak fusion test reactor
tokamak physics experiment
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Tokelau ringworm
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