token

noun
UK: /ˈtəʊkən/
US: /ˈtoʊkən/

  1. A small piece of metal or plastic used instead of money.

    1. I need a token for the bus.
    2. The arcade games require tokens that can be purchased at the front desk.

  2. Something that represents or expresses a feeling or quality.

    1. He gave her a token of his love.
    2. The award was a token of appreciation for her years of service to the company.

  3. A digital representation of an asset or utility.

    1. Each token represents a share in the company's profits.
    2. The platform uses blockchain technology to manage its digital tokens.
token adjective

  1. Done for show or as a symbol only.

    1. It was just a token gesture.
    2. The company made a token effort to improve its environmental record.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "token" in English means: A small piece of metal or plastic used instead of money., Something that represents or expresses a feeling or quality., A digital representation of an asset or utility..

The phonetic transcription of "token" is /ˈtəʊkən/ in British English and /ˈtoʊkən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "token": "I need a token for the bus.". More examples on the page.