token
noun
[ ˈtəʊk(ə)n ]
• a thing serving as a visible or tangible representation of a fact, quality, feeling, etc.
• "I wanted to offer you a small token of my appreciation"
Similar:
symbol,
sign,
emblem,
badge,
representation,
indication,
mark,
index,
manifestation,
expression,
pledge,
demonstration,
recognition,
evidence,
attestation,
proof,
memento,
souvenir,
keepsake,
reminder,
record,
trophy,
relic,
remembrance,
memorial,
memorandum,
• a voucher that can be exchanged for goods or services, typically one given as a gift or forming part of a promotional offer.
• "a record token"
• an individual occurrence of a linguistic unit in speech or writing.
• a sequence of bits passed continuously between nodes in a fixed order and enabling a node to transmit information.
• a member of a minority group included in an otherwise homogeneous set of people in order to give the appearance of diversity.
• "the next black actor or actress selected won't know if it's because of their ability and performance or if they're just a token"
token
adjective
• done for the sake of appearances or as a symbolic gesture.
• "cases like these often bring just token fines from magistrates"
Similar:
symbolic,
emblematic,
indicative,
peppercorn,
perfunctory,
slight,
nominal,
minimal,
insignificant,
minor,
trivial,
mild,
hollow,
unimportant,
trifling,
of no account,
of no consequence,
of no importance,
not worth bothering about,
not worth mentioning,
inconsequential,
superficial,
small,
tiny,
minute,
inappreciable,
imperceptible,
infinitesimal,
nugatory,
petty,
paltry,
inadequate,
insufficient,
meagre,
derisory,
pitiful,
pathetic,
miserable,
minuscule,
piddling,
piffling,
measly,
mingy,
poxy,
nickel-and-dime,
exiguous,
Origin:
Old English tāc(e)n, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch teken and German Zeichen, also to teach.
in token of
• as a sign or symbol of.
• "adults exchanging drinks around a pub bar in token of temporary friendship"
