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Adjective(1) insignificantly small; a matter of form only (`tokenish' is informal(2) insignificantly small(3) a matter of form only (`tokenish' is informal)
Noun(1) an individual instance of a type of symbol(2) something serving as a sign of something else(3) a metal or plastic disk that can be redeemed or used in designated slot machines(4) something of sentimental value(5) a metal or plastic disk that can be used (as a substitute for coins) in slot machines(6) indication(7) remembrance

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(1) The police made no more than a token effort to disguise their enthusiasm for the militia cause.(2) I really feel he rounds out the cast well, not because he's the token minority but because he plays the loyal friend to the hilt.(3) But opposition by the government and big business to anything but a token pay increase has nothing to do with concern for the unemployed.(4) All that teams such as the 49ers have to do now is parade around two or three token black candidates and then bring in the white candidate they wanted all along.(5) When she left her last job, she was offered a token 300 pesos severance pay.(6) How does an apathetic agnostic even begin to redress a quarter-century of token gestures and guest appearances at church?(7) And he declined to accept the token of recognition conferred on him by the Academy.(8) The government would take a tough stand and then make a token concession.(9) His work was almost always meant to have the quality of a personal token , rather than that of an object for public display.(10) The kid said he wanted to go home, and the coach handed him a subway token .(11) When she turned round, the bag, which contained nearly u00d4u00f6u00bcu251cu2551300 cash and a milk token , had been swiped.(12) I find the whole thing completely irresponsible, and this bill is just a token measure.(13) Nevertheless, Labor is just as anxious as the government to push the legislation through, albeit with token amendments.(14) Nicole received a book token for outstanding effort.(15) She says U.S. companies boast diversity by including one token minority in advertisements and on TV shows.(16) The second problem is that there is no way to police if the teams are just interviewing these minorities as token candidates to fit under the guidelines.