token in WordNet English dictionary

1. an individual instance of a type of symbol
   "the word`error' contains three tokens of `r'"
   token  item 
   
2. something of sentimental value
   keepsake  souvenir  token  relic 
   
3. a metal or plastic disk that can be redeemed or used in designated slot machines
   token 
   
4. something serving as a sign of something else
   token 
   

1. 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