Something serving as an indication, proof, or expression of something else; a sign: "Tears are queer tokens of happiness” ( Eugene O'Neill). See Synonyms at sign.
Something that signifies or evidences authority, validity, or identity: The scepter is a token of regal status.
A distinguishing feature or characteristic.
One that represents a group, as an employee whose presence is used to deflect from the employer criticism or accusations of discrimination.
A keepsake or souvenir.
A piece of stamped metal used as a substitute for currency: subway tokens.
To betoken or symbolize; portend.
Done as an indication or a pledge: a token payment.
Perfunctory; minimal: a token gesture of reconciliation; token resistance.
Merely symbolic: refused to be the token woman on the committee.
by the same token In like manner; similarly.
in token of As an indication of: a ring given in token of love.