token

nouns

an individual instance of a type of symbol
"the word`error' contains three tokens of `r'"
item, token
something serving as a sign of something else
token
is a type of (narrower)
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
"he showed signs of strain"; "they welcomed the signs of spring"
mark, sign
a metal or plastic disk that can be redeemed or used in designated slot machines
token
is a type of (narrower)
a flat circular plate
disc, disk
something of sentimental value
keepsake, relic, souvenir, token

adjectives

insignificantly small; a matter of form only (`tokenish' is informal)
"the fee was nominal"; "a token gesture of resistance"; "a toknenish gesture"
nominal, token, tokenish