token (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈtoʊkən/
Definition
A physical object or symbol representing a right, value, or privilege, often used as a substitute for money or as proof of membership or achievement.
Examples
He paid for his bus ride with a special token.
The casino chips are tokens that can be exchanged for cash.
She received a certificate as a token of her accomplishment.
How to Use token
- token of (prepositional phrase)
- Used to indicate what something represents or symbolizes. — "He gave her a small ring as a token of his love."
- token for (prepositional phrase)
- Used to specify what the token is used for or represents. — "He used a token for the arcade game."
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