Pronunciation: /ˈtoʊkən/
noun a thing serving as a visible or tangible representation of a fact, quality, feeling, etc.
A1 I received a token for a free coffee at the cafe.
A2 She used a token to play a game at the arcade.
B1 The subway token allowed me to enter the station.
B2 He gave me a token of his appreciation for helping him.
C1 The company issued tokens as part of their loyalty program.
C2 The artist used tokens in their performance art piece to represent different emotions.
adjective done for the sake of appearances or as a symbolic gesture
A1 She gave him a token of her appreciation for helping her with the groceries.
A2 The ticket machine only accepts token coins.
B1 The company gave out token gifts to all employees at the holiday party.
B2 The professor gave a token acknowledgment to the student's insightful question.
C1 The government issued tokens for use in the public transportation system.
C2 The CEO's token efforts to improve employee morale were not enough to address the underlying issues.
formal The company issued a token to represent ownership of a portion of the business.
informal I used a token to play a game at the arcade.
slang He gave me a token of his appreciation for helping him out.
figurative Her smile was a token of her gratitude for the gift.
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