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token Definition

to·ken (tō′kən)

noun

  1. a sign, indication, or symbol a token of one's affection
  2. something serving as a sign of authority, identity, genuineness, etc.
  3. a distinguishing mark or feature
    1. a keepsake
    2. a sample
  5. a piece of stamped metal, etc. with a face value higher than its real value, issued as a substitute for currency, for use as fare on a transportation line, etc.
  6. a person, as an employee, whose presence in a group is supposed to indicate absence of discrimination, as in race

Etymology: ME < OE tacn, akin to Ger zeichen < IE base *dei-, to point, show > teach, toe, digit, diction

transitive verb

to be a token of; symbolize

adjective

  1. by way of a token, symbol, etc. a token gesture
  2. merely simulated; slight or of no real account token resistance
  3. serving merely to fill a symbolic role, a quota, etc.

token Idioms

by the same token

for this reason; following the same line of reasoning

in token of

as evidence of

token Synonyms

token

n.

mark, symbol, indication, keepsake; see emblem, gift 1, pledge, sign 1, souvenir.

by the same token

following from this, similarly, likewise, thus; see besides, therefore.

in token of

as evidence of, by way of, as a gesture; see representing 1. See syn. study at pledge.

Token Hacker Definition
A unique software or hardware object given to a specific user to prove his or her identity. Without the correct token, a user cannot access any computer system requiring it. In today’s high-tech environment, tokens can include smart cards (requiring some kind of electronic card reader and hardware interface), USB devices, and one-time dynamic password generators—which never require readers or interfaces.
Secure Computing. White Paper: Event-Synchronous Tokens Versus Time-Dependent Tokens. [Online, April 12, 2006.] Secure Computing Website. http://www .securecomputing.com/index.cfm?skey=969.
token Telecom Definition
  1. In authentication systems, a hardware device (e.g., smart card, calculator-line device, or flash drive), or software on a client computer, that stores the user's credentials and generates a one-time password. The authentication process commonly involves a challenge-response dialogue between the token and a dedicated authentication server. In conjunction with a personal identification number (PIN) and supplemental password, a token is an excellent security mechanism. See also authentication, password, and security.
  2. In token passing local area networks (LANs), a special signal in the form of a certain bit pattern that circulates among the connected stations. A station cannot transmit data unless it has possession of the token. See also LAN, signal, token bus, token passing, and token ring.
token Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • collect: All you need to do is collect 35 tokens with different dates on from the newspapers from 3rd January to 21st February.
  • earn: You can earn tokens to go toward the draws in a number of ways: * Through people rating your reviews.

Modifies a noun

  • gesture: Soldiers ejected over Iraq abuses Dare I say token gesture to make up for below?
  • nod: Their resolution was vague and patchy, with a token nod to socialism.
  • acknowledgment: I just want a token acknowledgment that you made a mistake.
  • resistance: On 8 December 1941 Japanese forces invaded, but after offering token resistance General Phibun chose to co-operate with the occupiers.
  • ring: These wiring closets were installed along side the existing token ring patching frames.
  • meter: Electricity is on a token meter ( first £ 5 is free ).

Used with adjective complement

  • bet: Blue Square will then credit your account with a £ 25 betting token.

Noun used with modifier

  • dial-a-ride: Wycombe District Council - FAQ How do I apply for a bus pass or train, taxi and Dial-a-Ride tokens?
  • milk: The Home Office's refusal to provide milk tokens has exposed babies to the very real risk of HIV infection.
  • beer: Similarly, the moment you're in the arena is the best time to buy beer tokens.
  • taxi: Taxi Tokens can be used on any taxi journey with any participating taxi company, on Dial-A-Ride and Social Car Scheme services.
  • book: The book tokens will entitle you to a £ 1 discount on the retail price of £ 2.99.

Preposition: in

  • tokenizer: Throws: NoSuchElementException if there are no more tokens in this tokenizer 's string.

Preposition: of

  • appreciation: No doubt these gifts are sweet little tokens of appreciation.
  • gratitude: This collection is a fitting token of gratitude for his contribution to philosophy.
  • remembrance: When he returned, Crippen made several attempts to prevent the sending of tokens of remembrance.
  • esteem: As a small token of esteem we will keep his work and profile available for others to appreciate.
  • friendship: You must look upon them as a little token of friendship.
token Quotes

I should like to see the custom introduced of readers who are pleased with a book sending the author some small cash token† Not more than a hundred poundsöthat would be bad for my characterönot less than half a crownöthat would do no good to yours.

—Connolly, Cyril Vernon

Browse dictionary entries near token

  1. ‹ toke
  2. ‹ Tokay
  3. ‹ tokamak
  4. ‹ Tojo
  5. ‹ toilworn
  6. ‹ toilsome
  7. ‹ toilful
  8. ‹ toilette
  9. ‹ toiletry
  10. ‹ toilet water
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