Found 3 items, similar to token.
English → Indonesian (quick)
Definition: token
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English → English (WordNet)
Definition: token
token
adj : insignificantly small; a matter of form only (`tokenish' is
informal);
“the fee was nominal”;
“a token gesture of
resistance”;
“a tokenish gesture” [syn:
nominal,
token(a),
tokenish]
token
n 1: an individual instance of a type of symbol; "the word`error'
contains three tokens of `r'" [syn:
item]
2: a metal or plastic disk that can be used (as a substitute
for coins) in slot machines
3: something of sentimental value [syn:
keepsake,
souvenir,
relic]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Token
Token
\To"ken\ (t[=o]"k'n), n. [OE. token, taken, AS. t[=a]cen;
akin to OFries. t[=e]ken, OS. t[=e]kan, D. teeken, G.
zeichen, OHG. Zeihhan, Icel. t[=a]kan, teiken, Sw. tecken,
Dan. tegn, Goth. taikns sign, token, gateihan to tell, show,
AS. te['o]n to accuse, G. zeihen, OHG. z[=i]han, G. zeigen to
show, OHG. zeig[=o]n, Icel. tj[=a], L. dicere to say, Gr.
deikny`nai to show, Skr. di[,c]. Cf.
Diction,
Teach.]
1. Something intended or supposed to represent or indicate
another thing or an event; a sign; a symbol; as, the
rainbow is a token of God's covenant established with
Noah.
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2. A memorial of friendship; something by which the
friendship of another person is to be kept in mind; a
memento; a souvenir.
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This is some token from a never friend. --Shak.
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3. Something given or shown as a symbol or guarantee of
authority or right; a sign of authenticity, of power, good
faith, etc.
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Say, by this token, I desire his company. --Shak.
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4. A piece of metal intended for currency, and issued by a
private party, usually bearing the name of the issuer, and
redeemable in lawful money. Also, a coin issued by
government, esp. when its use as lawful money is limited
and its intrinsic value is much below its nominal value.
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Note: It is now made unlawful for private persons to issue
tokens.
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5. (Med.) A livid spot upon the body, indicating, or supposed
to indicate, the approach of death. [Obs.]
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Like the fearful tokens of the plague,
Are mere forerunners of their ends. --Beau. & Fl.
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6. (Print.) Ten and a half quires, or, commonly, 250 sheets,
of paper printed on both sides; also, in some cases, the
same number of sheets printed on one side, or half the
number printed on both sides.
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7. (Ch. of Scot.) A piece of metal given beforehand to each
person in the congregation who is permitted to partake of
the Lord's Supper.
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8. (Mining) A bit of leather having a peculiar mark
designating a particular miner. Each hewer sends one of
these with each corf or tub he has hewn.
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9. (Weaving) In a Jacquard loom, a colored signal to show the
weaver which shuttle to use.
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Token money, money which is lawfully current for more than
its real value. See
Token, n., 4.
Token sheet (Print.), the last sheet of each token. --W.
Savage.
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Token
\To"ken\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.
Tokened; p. pr. & vb. n.
Tokening.] [AS. t[=a]cnian, fr. t[=a]cen token. See
Token, n.]
To betoken. [Obs.] --Shak.
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