token
English Thesaurus
1. something of sentimental value (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | object, physical object, |
| definition | : | a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow (noun.tops) |
| hyponym | : | love-token, |
| definition | : | keepsake given as a token of love (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | favor, favour, party favor, party favour, |
| definition | : | souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party (noun.artifact) |
2. a metal or plastic disk that can be redeemed or used in designated slot machines (noun.artifact)
| hyponym | : | subway token, |
| definition | : | a token that is used to pay for entry to the subway system (noun.artifact) |
3. something serving as a sign of something else (noun.communication)
4. an individual instance of a type of symbol (noun.communication)
| hypernym | : | symbol, |
| definition | : | an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | postage, postage stamp, stamp, |
| definition | : | a small adhesive token stuck on a letter or package to indicate that that postal fees have been paid (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | trading stamp, |
| definition | : | a token resembling a stamp given by a retailer to a buyer; the token is redeemable for articles on a special list (noun.communication) |
5. insignificantly small; a matter of form only (`tokenish' is informal) (adj.all)
6. an individual instance of a type of symbol (noun.communication)
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