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TOKEN

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Token.

How to pronounce token:

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Token - as a noun

An individual instance of a type of symbol

Example: "The word `error' contains three tokens of `r'"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
item
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
symbol
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Something serving as a sign of something else

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

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discdisk
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Something of sentimental value

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
keepsakerelicsouvenir
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
objectphysical object
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Token - as an adjective satellite

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

Example: "The fee was nominal"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nominaltokenish

Token - as a verb

To betoken, indicate, portend, designate, denote

To betroth

To symbolize, instantiate

Token - as an adjective

Done as an indication or a pledge; perfunctory, minimal or merely symbolic.

Example: "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

Example: "He was hired as the company's token black person"

Example Sentences

"I gave him a token of appreciation for his hard work."
"She received a token of friendship from her pen pal in Japan."
"The subway token can be used for a single ride."
"He used a token to play a game at the arcade."
"The medal serves as a token of victory."
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Word Game Points

Is TOKEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, token is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TOKEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is TOKEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, token is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TOKEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is TOKEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, token is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TOKEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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