[Elamur Dictionary](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/token/) [dictionaries](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [English](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/) / [T](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/t/) / token # token noun (a token, tokens); adjective (token) «token» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition and Meaning — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova. ## Everyday 1. A token is a round piece of metal or plastic used instead of a coin, for example in games or machines. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/token/#m1) 2. A token is a card or voucher that you can exchange for goods: a book token (UK). [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/token/#m2) 3. A token of something is a sign or symbol of a feeling: a token of thanks. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/token/#m3) 4. As an adjective, token means small and done only for show: a token effort. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/token/#m4) 5. (computers) A token is a piece of text or a code that a program reads or that proves who you are. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/token/#m5) ### In the lessons In board games you move your token around the board. In money lessons tokens are like vouchers. In stories a ring or flower can be a token of love. Phrases: a token of thanks, by the same token (for the same reason), a token gesture. ### Examples - Put a token in the slot to play the game. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/token/#x1) - I got a book token for my birthday. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/token/#x2) - She gave him a flower as a token of thanks. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/token/#x3) - Move your token three squares forward. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/token/#x4) - He made only a token effort to tidy his room. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/token/#x5) - By the same token, you must help too. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/token/#x6) - The program splits the sentence into tokens. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/token/#x7) - “This is a token of my thanks!” [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/token/#x8) ### Note Countable noun. «Token» as an adjective (token effort) means not real or serious. «By the same token» = for the same reason. In language models, a token is a small piece of text. ## In Jewish tradition A sign or proof of something, as the rainbow and circumcision are signs of a covenant. It can also mean a sign given as a promise or a proof, as Rahab asked of the spies, or a sign used by diviners. **Interpretation.** The rainbow is the sign of God's promise never again to flood the earth, and circumcision is the sign of God's covenant with Abraham. The prophets say God shows up false signs of diviners as empty. ### Examples - But if this thing be true, that the tokens of virginity were not found in the damsel; (Torah DEU.22.20, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/T/token/#x1) - I have set My bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between Me and the earth. (Torah GEN.9.13, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/T/token/#x2) - And ye shall be circumcised in the flesh of your foreskin; and it shall be a token of a covenant betwixt Me and you. (Torah GEN.17.11, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/T/token/#x3) - Have ye not asked them that go by the way; and will ye misdeem their tokens, (Writings JOB.21.29, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/T/token/#x4) - That frustrateth the tokens of the imposters, and maketh diviners mad; that turneth wise men backward, and maketh their knowledge foolish; (Prophets ISA.44.25, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/T/token/#x5) - Now therefore, I pray you, swear unto me by the LORD, since I have dealt kindly with you, that ye also will deal kindly with my father's house — and give me a true token — (Prophets JOS.2.12, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/T/token/#x6) ### Note Countable noun. «Token» as an adjective (token effort) means not real or serious. «By the same token» = for the same reason. In language models, a token is a small piece of text. ## Meaning ## On Mova - [Trees and pragmatics of «token» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/token/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«token» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/token.html) on Mova free. - [Trees and pragmatics of «token» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/T/token/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«token» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/token.html) on Mova free.