token

Noun
  1. An individual instance of a type of symbol (synset 106808603)
    "the word `error' contains three tokens of `r'"
    is a type of: symbol - an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
    subtypes:
    • postage, postage stamp, stamp - a small adhesive token stuck on a letter or package to indicate that that postal fees have been paid
    • trading stamp - a token resembling a stamp given by a retailer to a buyer; the token is redeemable for articles on a special list
    same as: item
  2. Something serving as a sign of something else (synset 106659294)
    is a type of: mark, sign - a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
  3. A metal or plastic disk that can be redeemed or used in designated slot machines (synset 104455632)
    is a type of: disc, disk - a flat circular plate
    subtypes: subway token - a token that is used to pay for entry to the subway system
  4. Something of sentimental value (synset 103615483)
    is a type of: object, physical object - a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
    subtypes:
    same as: keepsake, relic, souvenir
Adjective
  1. Insignificantly small;
    A matter of form only (`tokenish' is informal) (synset 301499887)
    "the fee was nominal"; "a token gesture of resistance"; "a tokenish gesture"
    similar to: minimal, minimum - the least possible
    same as: nominal, tokenish

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