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1. An individual instance of a type of symbol
   "the word'error' contains three tokens of 'r'"
   - item
    
2. Something serving as a sign of something else
    
3. A metal or plastic disk that can be redeemed or used in designated slot machines
    
4. Something of sentimental value
   - keepsake, souvenir, relic

1. Insignificantly small; a matter of form only ('tokenish' is informal)
   "a token gesture of resistance"
   - nominal, tokenish

Derived forms: tokens

See also: minimal, minimum

Type of: disc, disk [N. Amer], mark, object, physical object, sign, symbol

Encyclopedia: Token