token
|to/ken|
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/ˈtoʊkən/
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/ˈtəʊkən/
symbolic representation
Etymology
'token' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'tācen,' where 'tācen' meant 'sign or symbol.'
'tācen' changed from Old English word 'tācen' and eventually became the modern English word 'token'.
Initially, it meant 'sign or symbol,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings, including 'substitute for currency' and 'representation of something else.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a piece of metal or plastic used as a substitute for currency.
He used a token to pay for the subway ride.
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Noun 2
a symbol or sign representing something else.
The ring was a token of their friendship.
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Noun 3
a small part or quantity intended to represent a larger whole.
The gift was a token of appreciation.
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