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Từ điển American Heritage Dictionary 4th
token
to·ken (tōʹkən)n. 1. Something serving as an indication, proof, or expression of something else; a sign: “Tears are queer tokens of happiness” (Eugene O'Neill). See Synonyms at sign. 2. Something that signifies or evidences authority, validity, or identity: The scepter is a token of regal status. 3. A distinguishing feature or characteristic. 4. One that represents a group, as an employee whose presence is used to deflect from the employer criticism or accusations of discrimination. 5. A keepsake or souvenir. 6. A piece of stamped metal used as a substitute for currency: subway tokens.tr.v. to·kened, to·ken·ing, to·kens To betoken or symbolize; portend.adj. 1. Done as an indication or a pledge: a token payment. 2. a. Perfunctory; minimal: a token gesture of reconciliation; token resistance. b. Merely symbolic: refused to be the token woman on the committee.Idioms:by the same token In like manner; similarly.in token of As an indication of: a ring given in token of love. [Middle English, from Old English tācen. See deik- in Indo-European Roots.]
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