Dictionary definition · token
noun
- an individual instance of a type of symbol"the word ‘error’ contains three tokens of ‘r’"
- something serving as a sign of something else
- a metal or plastic disk that can be redeemed or used in designated slot machines
- something of sentimental value
adjective
- insignificantly small; a matter of form only (‘tokenish’ is informal)"the fee was nominal"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).