Tokened

to·ken  (tkn)

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.

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[Middle English, from Old English tcen; see deik- in Indo-European roots.]