"token" meaning in All languages combined

See token on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

IPA: /ˈtəʊkən/ [UK], /ˈtoʊkən/ [US] Audio: en-us-token.ogg [US] Forms: token [positive], [comparative], [superlative]
Head templates: {{adjective}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A token is a small amount, purely symbolic.
    Sense id: simple-token-en-adj-h2~x9jbl

Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈtəʊkən/ [UK], /ˈtoʊkən/ [US] Audio: en-us-token.ogg [US] Forms: token [singular], tokens [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A token is an individual symbol, representing something else.
    Sense id: simple-token-en-noun-7HBG81Cc
  2. A token can be a plastic or metal disc used instead of a coin.
    Sense id: simple-token-en-noun-g~lxlS0Z
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          "text": "A postage stamp is a token to show you have paid the postal charge."
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          "text": "A king's crown is a token to show his royal power and authority."
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