noun
an individual instance of a type of symbol
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Examples
- the word `error' contains three tokens of `r'
noun
something serving as a sign of something else
noun
a metal or plastic disk that can be redeemed or used in designated slot machines
noun
something of sentimental value
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adjective
insignificantly small
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Examples
- a matter of form only (`tokenish' is informal)
- the fee was nominal
- a token gesture of resistance
- a tokenish gesture