token
adj. nominal, symbolic, perfunctory n. symbol, sign, mark; remembrance, memento, keepsake; coin that has no true value except in particular instances (i.e. token for one subway ride) | ||||
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Token Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
| FOLDOC |
token
1. <grammar> A basic, grammatically indivisible unit of a language such as a keyword, operator or identifier. Compare: lexeme.
2. (Or "pumpkin") An abstact concept passed between cooperating agents to ensure synchronised access to a shared resource. Such a token is never duplicated or destroyed (unless the resource is) and whoever has the token has exclusive access to the resource it controls. See for example token ring.
If several programmers are working on a program, one programmer will "have the token" at any time, meaning that only he can change the program whereas others can only read it. If someone else wants to modify it he must first obtain the token.
(1999-02-23)
1. <grammar> A basic, grammatically indivisible unit of a language such as a keyword, operator or identifier. Compare: lexeme.
2.
If several programmers are working on a program, one programmer will "have the token" at any time, meaning that only he can change the program whereas others can only read it. If someone else wants to modify it he must first obtain the token.
(1999-02-23)
| Jensen's Technology Glossary |
Token
The data packet used to carry information on LANs using the ring topology.
The data packet used to carry information on LANs using the ring topology.
| Internet Glossary |
Token
(1) In programming languages, a single element of a programming language. For example, a token could be a keyword, an operator, or a punctuation mark.
(2) In networking, a token is a special series of bits that travels around a token-ring network. As the token circulates, computers attached to the network can capture it. The token acts like a ticket, enabling its owner to send a message across the network. There is only one token for each network, so there is no possibility that two computers will attempt to transmit messages at the same time.
(3) In security systems, a small device the size of a credit card that displays a constantly changing ID code. A user first enters a password and then the card displays an ID that can be used to log into a network. Typically, the IDs change every 5 minutes or so.
A similar mechanism for generating IDs is a smart card.
(1) In programming languages, a single element of a programming language. For example, a token could be a keyword, an operator, or a punctuation mark.
(2) In networking, a token is a special series of bits that travels around a token-ring network. As the token circulates, computers attached to the network can capture it. The token acts like a ticket, enabling its owner to send a message across the network. There is only one token for each network, so there is no possibility that two computers will attempt to transmit messages at the same time.
(3) In security systems, a small device the size of a credit card that displays a constantly changing ID code. A user first enters a password and then the card displays an ID that can be used to log into a network. Typically, the IDs change every 5 minutes or so.
A similar mechanism for generating IDs is a smart card.
| Glossary of Computer and Internet Terms |
Token
Besides those small copper coins that allow you to play video games, there are three different type of tokens:
1. In networking, a token refers to a special series of bits that circulate on a token-ring network. The token allows the system which has it to send information over the network. Since there is only one token for each network, only one computer at a time can send data.
2. In programming, a token is a single element of a programming language. Some examples of programming tokens are reserved words, punctuation marks, and operators.
3. In security systems, a token is small card that displays an ID code which can be used to log into a network. The card user enters a password which causes the card to display the current ID needed to log into the network. The token adds an extra security level to network access because the IDs change every 5 minutes or so.
Besides those small copper coins that allow you to play video games, there are three different type of tokens:
1. In networking, a token refers to a special series of bits that circulate on a token-ring network. The token allows the system which has it to send information over the network. Since there is only one token for each network, only one computer at a time can send data.
2. In programming, a token is a single element of a programming language. Some examples of programming tokens are reserved words, punctuation marks, and operators.
3. In security systems, a token is small card that displays an ID code which can be used to log into a network. The card user enters a password which causes the card to display the current ID needed to log into the network. The token adds an extra security level to network access because the IDs change every 5 minutes or so.
Token Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Token
(n.)
To betoken.
(n.)
Ten and a half quires, or, commonly, 250 sheets, of paper printed on both sides; also, in some cases, the same number of sheets printed on one side, or half the number printed on both sides.
(n.)
Something intended or supposed to represent or indicate another thing or an event; a sign; a symbol; as, the rainbow is a token of God's covenant established with Noah.
(n.)
Something given or shown as a symbol or guarantee of authority or right; a sign of authenticity, of power, good faith, etc.
(n.)
A piece of metal intended for currency, and issued by a private party, usually bearing the name of the issuer, and redeemable in lawful money. Also, a coin issued by government, esp. when its use as lawful money is limited and its intrinsic value is much below its nominal value.
(n.)
A piece of metal given beforehand to each person in the congregation who is permitted to partake of the Lord's Supper.
(n.)
A memorial of friendship; something by which the friendship of another person is to be kept in mind; a memento; a souvenir.
(n.)
A livid spot upon the body, indicating, or supposed to indicate, the approach of death.
(n.)
A bit of leather having a peculiar mark designating a particular miner. Each hewer sends one of these with each corf or tub he has hewn.
(n.)
To betoken.
(n.)
Ten and a half quires, or, commonly, 250 sheets, of paper printed on both sides; also, in some cases, the same number of sheets printed on one side, or half the number printed on both sides.
(n.)
Something intended or supposed to represent or indicate another thing or an event; a sign; a symbol; as, the rainbow is a token of God's covenant established with Noah.
(n.)
Something given or shown as a symbol or guarantee of authority or right; a sign of authenticity, of power, good faith, etc.
(n.)
A piece of metal intended for currency, and issued by a private party, usually bearing the name of the issuer, and redeemable in lawful money. Also, a coin issued by government, esp. when its use as lawful money is limited and its intrinsic value is much below its nominal value.
(n.)
A piece of metal given beforehand to each person in the congregation who is permitted to partake of the Lord's Supper.
(n.)
A memorial of friendship; something by which the friendship of another person is to be kept in mind; a memento; a souvenir.
(n.)
A livid spot upon the body, indicating, or supposed to indicate, the approach of death.
(n.)
A bit of leather having a peculiar mark designating a particular miner. Each hewer sends one of these with each corf or tub he has hewn.
| WordNet 2.0 |
token
Noun
1. an individual instance of a type of symbol; "the word`error' contains three tokens of `r'"
(synonym) item
(hypernym) symbol
(hyponym) postage, postage stamp, stamp
2. a metal or plastic disk that can be used (as a substitute for coins) in slot machines
(hypernym) disk, disc
(hyponym) subway token
3. something of sentimental value
(synonym) keepsake, souvenir, relic
(hypernym) object, physical object
(hyponym) love-token
Adjective
1. insignificantly small; a matter of form only (`tokenish' is informal); "the fee was nominal"; "a token gesture of resistance"; "a tokenish gesture"
(synonym) nominal, token(a), tokenish
(similar) minimal, minimum
Noun
1. an individual instance of a type of symbol; "the word`error' contains three tokens of `r'"
(synonym) item
(hypernym) symbol
(hyponym) postage, postage stamp, stamp
2. a metal or plastic disk that can be used (as a substitute for coins) in slot machines
(hypernym) disk, disc
(hyponym) subway token
3. something of sentimental value
(synonym) keepsake, souvenir, relic
(hypernym) object, physical object
(hyponym) love-token
Adjective
1. insignificantly small; a matter of form only (`tokenish' is informal); "the fee was nominal"; "a token gesture of resistance"; "a tokenish gesture"
(synonym) nominal, token(a), tokenish
(similar) minimal, minimum
| hEnglish - advanced version |
token
token
\to"ken\, n. (weaving) in a jacquard loom, a colored signal to show the weaver which shuttle to use.
token
\to"ken\ (tō"k'n), n. [oe. token, taken, as. tācen; akin to ofries. tēken, os. tēkan, d. teeken, g. zeichen, ohg. zeihhan, icel. tākan, teiken, sw. tecken, dan. tegn, goth. taikns sign, token, gateihan to tell, show, as. te?n to accuse, g. zeihen, ohg. zīhan, g. zeigen to show, ohg. zeigōn, icel. tjā, l. dicere to say, gr. deikny`nai to show, skr. diç. cf. diction, teach.]
1. something intended or supposed to represent or indicate another thing or an event; a sign; a symbol; as, the rainbow is a token of god's covenant established with noah.
2. a memorial of friendship; something by which the friendship of another person is to be kept in mind; a memento; a souvenir. this is some token from a never friend.
3. something given or shown as a symbol or guarantee of authority or right; a sign of authenticity, of power, good faith, etc. say, by this token, i desire his company.
4. a piece of metal intended for currency, and issued by a private party, usually bearing the name of the issuer, and redeemable in lawful money. also, a coin issued by government, esp. when its use as lawful money is limited and its intrinsic value is much below its nominal value.
note: it is now made unlawful for private persons to issue tokens.
5. (med.) a livid spot upon the body, indicating, or supposed to indicate, the approach of death. [obs.] like the fearful tokens of the plague, are mere forerunners of their ends. & fl.
6. (print.) ten and a half quires, or, commonly, 250 sheets, of paper printed on both sides; also, in some cases, the same number of sheets printed on one side, or half the number printed on both sides.
7. (ch. of scot.) a piece of metal given beforehand to each person in the congregation who is permitted to partake of the lord's supper.
8. (mining) a bit of leather having a peculiar mark designating a particular miner. each hewer sends one of these with each corf or tub he has hewn.
token
money, money which is lawfully current for more than its real value. see token, n., 4.
token
sheet (print.), the last sheet of each token. savage.
token
\to"ken\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. tokened (?); p. pr. & vb. n. tokening.] [as. tācnian, fr. tācen token. see token, n.] to betoken. [obs.]
token
adj : insignificantly small; a matter of form only; "the fee was nominal"; "a token gesture of resistance"; (`tokenish' is informal as in "a tokenish gesture") [syn: nominal, token(a) , tokenish]
n
1. an individual instance of a type of symbol; "the word`error' contains three tokens of `r'" [syn: item]
2. a metal or plastic disk that can be used (as a substitute for coins) in slot machines
3. something of sentimental value [syn: keepsake, souvenir, relic]
token
\to"ken\, n. (weaving) in a jacquard loom, a colored signal to show the weaver which shuttle to use.
token
\to"ken\ (tō"k'n), n. [oe. token, taken, as. tācen; akin to ofries. tēken, os. tēkan, d. teeken, g. zeichen, ohg. zeihhan, icel. tākan, teiken, sw. tecken, dan. tegn, goth. taikns sign, token, gateihan to tell, show, as. te?n to accuse, g. zeihen, ohg. zīhan, g. zeigen to show, ohg. zeigōn, icel. tjā, l. dicere to say, gr. deikny`nai to show, skr. diç. cf. diction, teach.]
1. something intended or supposed to represent or indicate another thing or an event; a sign; a symbol; as, the rainbow is a token of god's covenant established with noah.
2. a memorial of friendship; something by which the friendship of another person is to be kept in mind; a memento; a souvenir. this is some token from a never friend.
3. something given or shown as a symbol or guarantee of authority or right; a sign of authenticity, of power, good faith, etc. say, by this token, i desire his company.
4. a piece of metal intended for currency, and issued by a private party, usually bearing the name of the issuer, and redeemable in lawful money. also, a coin issued by government, esp. when its use as lawful money is limited and its intrinsic value is much below its nominal value.
note: it is now made unlawful for private persons to issue tokens.
5. (med.) a livid spot upon the body, indicating, or supposed to indicate, the approach of death. [obs.] like the fearful tokens of the plague, are mere forerunners of their ends. & fl.
6. (print.) ten and a half quires, or, commonly, 250 sheets, of paper printed on both sides; also, in some cases, the same number of sheets printed on one side, or half the number printed on both sides.
7. (ch. of scot.) a piece of metal given beforehand to each person in the congregation who is permitted to partake of the lord's supper.
8. (mining) a bit of leather having a peculiar mark designating a particular miner. each hewer sends one of these with each corf or tub he has hewn.
token
money, money which is lawfully current for more than its real value. see token, n., 4.
token
sheet (print.), the last sheet of each token. savage.
token
\to"ken\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. tokened (?); p. pr. & vb. n. tokening.] [as. tācnian, fr. tācen token. see token, n.] to betoken. [obs.]
token
adj : insignificantly small; a matter of form only; "the fee was nominal"; "a token gesture of resistance"; (`tokenish' is informal as in "a tokenish gesture") [syn: nominal, token(a) , tokenish]
n
1. an individual instance of a type of symbol; "the word`error' contains three tokens of `r'" [syn: item]
2. a metal or plastic disk that can be used (as a substitute for coins) in slot machines
3. something of sentimental value [syn: keepsake, souvenir, relic]
| Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1 |
token
éarlais, comhartha m.
(sign, trace) sian
éarlais, comhartha m.
(sign, trace) sian
| English Phonetics |
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Argoel
Argoel = n. an omen, a token
Argoel = n. an omen, a token
Crair
Crair = n. a token; a relic
Diarwydd
Diarwydd = a. without token
Gnotai
Gnotai = n. a token; a halo
Nod
Nod = n. a token, a mark. Haint y nodau, the plague.
Hyd y nod, even, up to the mark
Rhawant
Rhawant = n. a token; a metaphor; a romance, a. exalting; romantic
Token Definition from Law Dictionaries & Glossaries
| The 'Lectric Law Library |
Token
A document or sign of the existence of a fact.
Tokens are either public or general, or privy tokens. They are true or false. When a token is false and indicates a general intent to defraud, and it is used for that purpose, it will render the offender guilty of the crime of cheating but if it is a mere privy token, as counterfeiting a letter in another man's name, in order to cheat but. one individual, it would not be indictable.
commercial law. In England, this name is given to pieces of metal, made in the shape of money, passing among private persons by consent at a certain value.
This entry contains material from Bouvier's Legal Dictionary, a work published in the 1850's.
A document or sign of the existence of a fact.
Tokens are either public or general, or privy tokens. They are true or false. When a token is false and indicates a general intent to defraud, and it is used for that purpose, it will render the offender guilty of the crime of cheating but if it is a mere privy token, as counterfeiting a letter in another man's name, in order to cheat but. one individual, it would not be indictable.
commercial law. In England, this name is given to pieces of metal, made in the shape of money, passing among private persons by consent at a certain value.
This entry contains material from Bouvier's Legal Dictionary, a work published in the 1850's.
Token Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Telecommunication Standard Terms |
token
In certain local-area-network protocols, a group of bits that serves as a symbol of authority, is passed among data stations, and is used to indicate the station that is temporarily in control of the transmission medium.
In certain local-area-network protocols, a group of bits that serves as a symbol of authority, is passed among data stations, and is used to indicate the station that is temporarily in control of the transmission medium.
Token Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English-Latin Online Dictionary |
token
nota, praenuntius, pignus
nota, praenuntius, pignus
sign/ mark token
signum
Token Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| gambling |
Token
the casino coins used to play slot machines.
the casino coins used to play slot machines.
Token Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Token
Token may refer to:
- Token (railway signalling), a physical object given to a locomotive driver to authorize him to use a particular stretch of single railway track
- Token coins, a piece of metal or other composition used as a substitute for currency
- Tokenism, the inclusion of a single person (or very few people) of a group so an organization can publicly claim to be inclusive
- Token character, a supporting character in a story who has no real relevance to the plot but is included to conform to expected standards, such as featuring ethnic minorities in a cast of predominantly whites
- Token Black, the only black child in the South Park television series.
- The Tokens, a band perhaps best known for their hit "The Lion Sleeps Tonight".
- Knight's token, carried by a medieval knight
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