token
word
/ˈtoʊkən/
TOH-kuhn
/tˈəʊkən/
TOH-kuhn
Definition
A token is a small object used as a symbol of something, often in place of money (like in games or machines), or a sign that shows a feeling or meaning.
Usage & Nuances
'Token' can refer to coins for machines, symbols (like a 'token of appreciation'), or digital authentication codes. Common collocations: 'arcade token', 'in token of', 'security token'. Be careful not to confuse 'token' with 'ticket' (for entry or travel).
Spanish: ficha - símbolo - señalPortuguese (BR): ficha - símbolo - moeda (de brinquedo)Portuguese (PT): ficha - símbolo - moeda (de brincar)Chinese (Simplified): 代币 - 象征 - 代表Chinese (Traditional): 代幣 - 象徵 - 代表Hindi: टोकन - प्रतीक - चिह्नArabic: رمز - قطعة رمزية - علامةBengali: টোকেন - প্রতীকRussian: жетон - символ - токен (цифровой код)Japanese: トークン - 記念品 - 象徴Vietnamese: thẻ - vật biểu trưng - mã bảo mậtKorean: 토큰 - 상징 - 증표Turkish: jeton - simge - güvenlik koduUrdu: ٹوکن - نشانیIndonesian: token - tanda - kode keamanan
Example Sentences
Please insert a token to start the game.
basic
He gave her a token of his appreciation.
basic
Each player gets one token at the beginning.
basic
This keychain is just a token from my last trip.
natural
To access your account, you'll need to enter a security token.
natural
As a token gesture, they planted a tree for Earth Day.
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