token

/ˈtəʊ.kən/

/ˈtoʊ-/

Definition

› used to describe actions that are done to show that you are doing something, even if the results are limited in their effect: The troops in front of us either surrendered or offered only token (= not much) resistance. They were the only country to argue for even token recognition of the Baltic states' independence.Typifying, illustrating and exemplifyingMeaning and significance › disapproving describes something that is done to prevent other people complaining, although it is not sincerely meant and has no real effect: The truth is that they appoint no more than a token number of women to managerial jobs.Typifying, illustrating and exemplifyingMeaning and significance

(Definition of token adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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