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token

 

[ ˈtəʊkən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

digital technology

A token is a digital representation of a unit of value or access in a system.

Synonyms

access code, key fob, passkey

Examples of usage

  • You need a token to access the online platform.
  • Tokens are used for secure authentication.
Context #2 | Noun

language

A token is a word or symbol that has a particular meaning or function in a language.

Synonyms

mark, sign, symbol

Examples of usage

  • In linguistics, a token is a specific instance of a word.
  • The word 'apple' is a token in the English language.
Context #3 | Noun

finance

A token can be a voucher or a coin that can be exchanged for goods or services.

Synonyms

chit, coin, voucher

Examples of usage

  • The arcade game uses tokens for playing.
  • The festival sold tokens for food and drinks.

Translations

Translations of the word "token" in other languages:

🇵🇹 token

🇮🇳 टोकन

🇩🇪 Token

🇮🇩 token

🇺🇦 токен

🇵🇱 token

🇯🇵 トークン

🇫🇷 jeton

🇪🇸 token

🇹🇷 jeton

🇰🇷 토큰

🇸🇦 رمز

🇨🇿 token

🇸🇰 token

🇨🇳 令牌

🇸🇮 žeton

🇮🇸 skírteini

🇰🇿 токен

🇬🇪 ტოკენი

🇦🇿 token

🇲🇽 token

Etymology

The word 'token' originated in the late Middle English period, from the Old French word 'tacon' meaning 'sign, symbol'. It has evolved over time to represent various meanings in different contexts such as digital technology, language, and finance.

See also: tokenizer.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,331 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.