TOKEN

/ˈtəʊkən/
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Definition

/ˈtəʊkən/
noun
  1. Something serving as an expression of something else.
    “According to the Bible, the rainbow is a token of God's covenant with Noah.”
  2. A keepsake.
    “Please accept this bustier as a token of our time together.”
  3. A piece of stamped metal or plastic, etc., used as a substitute for money; a voucher that can be exchanged for goods or services.
    “A book token is the easiest option for a Christmas gift.”
verb
  1. To betoken, indicate, portend, designate, denote
  2. To betroth
  3. To symbolize, instantiate
adjective
  1. Done as an indication or a pledge; perfunctory, minimal or merely symbolic.
    “He made a token tap on the brake pedal at the stop sign.”
  2. A minor attempt for appearance's sake, or to minimally comply with a requirement
    “he was hired as the company's token black person”

Source: Wiktionary

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