token
gb/tˈoʊkən/ us/tˈoʊkən/
B1
Angličtina
~ 9300
jel, jelképes ajándék, jelképes, formális, hitelesítési token, hozzáférési token, token, zseton, utalvány, kriptotoken, bábu, jelölő
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
1
jel
A2
Vzorec užití:
a token of [feeling/attitude]
Please accept this card as a small token of my appreciation.
Kérem, fogadja el ezt a lapot hálám apró jeleként.
They laid flowers at the memorial as a token of respect for the victims.
Virágokat helyeztek el az emlékműnél az áldozatok iránti tiszteletük jeléül.
As a token of our gratitude, we would like to offer you a free upgrade.
He bought her a necklace as a token of his love.
The company sent gift baskets as a token of thanks to its long‑time customers.
Učební příklady
I gave my teacher a card as a token of thanks.
Kártyát adtam a tanáromnak köszönetem jeléül.
They put candles outside as a token of respect.
Gyertyákat helyeztek ki a tisztelet jeléül.
She kept the ring as a token of his love.
The boss gave everyone a small token for their hard work.
We sent flowers as a token of our sympathy.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say *‘a token for my thanks’* instead of *‘a token of my thanks’*. Use the preposition **of** after **token** when you talk about the feeling or attitude it represents.
Význam
symbolic gift or sign
Kolokace
a token of appreciation
|a token of gratitude
|a token of respect
|as a token of thanks
|small token
|token gift
Synonyma
symbol (Broader; any sign that stands for something, not only a small gift.)
Antonyma
snub (A deliberate sign of disrespect instead of appreciation or respect.)
Témata
emotions
|social
|culture
|communication
|relationships
Definice
A small thing that you give or show to express a feeling, like thanks, love, or respect.
A small object, gift, or visible sign that represents a particular feeling, attitude, fact, or event.
C1
2
Vzorec užití:
token [gesture/effort/person/action]
Including one woman on the panel felt like a token gesture rather than real change.
Egyetlen nő bevonása a testületbe inkább jelképes gesztusnak tűnt, mint valódi változásnak.
He made only a token effort to help and left most of the work to others.
Csak jelképes erőfeszítést tett, hogy segítsen, és a munka nagy részét másokra hagyta.
The company hired a few token minority employees to improve its image.
She offered a token apology, but it was clear she did not mean it.
There was only token resistance before the new policy was approved.
Učební příklady
He did a token amount of work on the project.
Csak jelképes mennyiségű munkát végzett a projekten.
They made a token apology, but nothing really changed.
A bocsánatkérésük csak formális volt, de semmi sem változott igazán.
The team had just one token woman in a group of ten men.
The company gave a token pay rise that was very small.
There was only token protest against the decision.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think **token** as an adjective always means ‘symbolic’ in a neutral way. In modern use, **token** usually has a negative or critical tone, suggesting that the action is **not enough** or is done mainly for appearance.
Význam
minimal and only for show
Kolokace
token gesture
|token effort
|token woman
|token appointment
|token resistance
|token payment
Synonyma
symbolic (Can be neutral or positive; **token** usually suggests the act is too small and somewhat insincere or ineffective.)
Antonyma
substantive (Emphasizes that something is real, serious, and has real effect, not just for appearance.)
Témata
society
|politics
|business
Definice
Very small and done mostly to look good or fair, not to truly change anything.
Done in a very small or limited way, mainly to give the appearance of fairness, effort, or interest, rather than to make a real difference.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
TECHNICAL
3
Vzorec užití:
an authentication/security/access token for [system/service]
You need an access token to call this API.
Az API meghívásához hozzáférési tokenre van szükség.
The system generates a unique security token when you log in.
A rendszer bejelentkezéskor egyedi biztonsági tokent generál.
Two‑factor authentication sends a temporary token to your phone.
The login failed because the session token had expired.
Developers must keep their API tokens secret to protect user data.
Učební příklady
The website sent a token to my email so I could log in.
A weboldal egy tokent küldött az e-mail-címemre, hogy be tudjak jelentkezni.
You cannot use the app without an access token.
Hozzáférési token nélkül nem lehet használni az alkalmazást.
The code in the text message is a security token.
My token expired, so I had to log in again.
Each user gets a different token for the system.
Častá chyba:
Some learners confuse **token** with **password**. A password is something you choose and type. A **token** is usually a code or device that the system creates and checks automatically, often after the password step.
Význam
digital or physical authentication token
Kolokace
security token
|authentication token
|access token
|session token
|token-based authentication
|API token
Synonyma
credential (More general word for any proof of identity or permission, not only the specific data item or device used in authentication systems.)
Antonyma
anonymous (Describes access without any identifying token or credentials; the opposite situation of authenticated access with a token.)
Témata
technology
|security
|business
Definice
A code or small device that proves who you are so a computer system lets you in.
A piece of data or a small device used by a computer system to confirm the identity or access rights of a user or process.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
TECHNICAL
4
token
C1
Vzorec užití:
[text/input] is split into [number] tokens
The model can process up to 8,000 tokens in a single prompt.
A modell egyetlen promptban legfeljebb 8000 tokent tud feldolgozni.
This sentence contains eleven tokens after tokenization.
Ez a mondat tokenizálás után tizenegy tokent tartalmaz.
Each token is assigned an ID before it is fed into the neural network.
Long documents are split into smaller chunks of tokens.
The tool shows both the number of words and the number of tokens.
Učební příklady
The program breaks the text into tokens.
A program tokenekre bontja a szöveget.
Each token can be a word or a symbol.
Minden token lehet szó vagy szimbólum.
The model can read only a limited number of tokens.
We counted how many tokens are in this paragraph.
The app shows the token count of your message.
Častá chyba:
Learners often think a **token** is always the same as a **word**. In many systems, one word can sometimes be split into several tokens, and punctuation or special symbols can also be separate tokens.
Význam
unit of text for processing
Kolokace
token count
|sequence of tokens
|input tokens
|word token
|subword token
|tokenization
Synonyma
unit (Very general; **token** is a specific kind of unit used in text or data processing.)
Antonyma
type (In linguistics, **type** refers to each distinct word form, whereas **token** counts every individual occurrence.)
Témata
technology
|language
|education
Definice
One small unit, like a word or part of a word, that a computer program cuts text into so it can work with it.
One separate unit in a sequence of text, code, or data, such as a word, symbol, or subword, that is identified by a tokenizer for analysis or processing.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B1
5
zseton
B1
Vzorec užití:
use a token in [machine/system]
You need a subway token to get through the turnstile.
Metrózsetonra van szükséged, hogy átjuss a forgókapun.
The children traded their arcade tokens for small prizes.
A gyerekek apró nyereményekre váltották be a játéktermi zsetonjaikat.
The laundromat machines take tokens instead of coins.
He bought a bag of tokens for the pinball machines.
Please insert your parking token to raise the barrier.
Učební příklady
I bought a token for the subway.
Vettem egy zsetont a metróhoz.
You have to use tokens in this game machine.
Ebben a játékgépben zsetonokat kell használni.
The washing machine only works with tokens.
We got ten tokens to play the games.
Put the token in the slot to open the gate.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use **coin** when the system uses special tokens. If the piece only works in one place, like an arcade or one transport system, **token** is usually more accurate.
Význam
coin-like piece used instead of money
Kolokace
arcade token
|subway token
|laundry token
|parking token
|bus token
|insert token
Synonyma
coin (Looks similar, but a coin is official money; a token usually only works in one place or system.)
Antonyma
cash (Real money that can be used widely, rather than a limited-use token.)
Témata
daily life
|travel
|entertainment
|daily_life
|transportation
Definice
A small round piece of metal or plastic that you use instead of real money in one place, like on the subway or in a game machine.
A small, flat piece of metal or plastic used as a substitute for money in a particular system, such as public transport, vending machines, or amusement machines.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B1
6
utalvány
B1
Vzorec užití:
a [gift/meal/food] token for [goods/service]
Each volunteer received a gift token for a local bookstore.
Minden önkéntes egy helyi könyvesboltba szóló ajándékutalványt kapott.
Students were given meal tokens to use in the cafeteria.
A diákok étkezési utalványokat kaptak, amelyeket a menzán használhattak fel.
The charity handed out food tokens to families in need.
You can redeem this token for a free coffee.
Staff members get lunch tokens as part of their benefits.
Učební příklady
She paid for the book with a gift token.
Ajándékutalvánnyal fizetett a könyvért.
The workers got food tokens after the storm.
A munkások élelmiszer-utalványokat kaptak a vihar után.
We used meal tokens in the school canteen.
You can use this token to get a free drink.
He gave me a book token for my birthday.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes call every discount paper a **coupon**. In many British and some other varieties of English, a **token** or **voucher** is often for a full or fixed value, not just a small discount.
Význam
voucher or exchange coupon
Kolokace
gift token
|meal token
|food token
|lunch token
|book token
|redeem a token
Synonyma
voucher (Very close in meaning; **voucher** is more common in many places, while **token** appears in set phrases like *gift token*.)
Antonyma
bill (A request for payment, whereas a token is something that can be used to pay or part‑pay.)
Témata
business
|daily life
|finance
|daily_life
Definice
A small card or paper that you can use instead of money to buy certain things.
A small card, piece of paper, or similar document that can be exchanged for goods or services, often up to a specific value.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
TECHNICAL
7
token
C1
kriptotoken
C1
Vzorec užití:
[issue/trade/use] a token on [blockchain/platform]
Investors received a fixed number of tokens during the initial token sale.
A befektetők a kezdeti tokenértékesítés során előre meghatározott számú tokent kaptak.
Holders of the governance token can vote on changes to the protocol.
Az irányítási token birtokosai szavazhatnak a protokoll módosításairól.
Each non‑fungible token represents a unique digital artwork.
Users earn reward tokens for providing liquidity to the pool.
The platform’s utility token is used to pay transaction fees.
Učební příklady
I bought some tokens in a new crypto project.
Vettem néhány tokent egy új kriptoprojektben.
This game gives you tokens on the blockchain when you win.
Ez a játék blokkláncon rögzített tokeneket ad, ha nyersz.
Each token can show who owns a digital picture.
You need the platform’s token to pay fees.
He sold his tokens when the price went up.
Častá chyba:
Learners often use **coin** and **token** as if they were the same. In many crypto discussions, a **coin** usually has its own blockchain, while a **token** is built on an existing blockchain.
Význam
blockchain-based digital asset unit
Kolokace
crypto token
|utility token
|security token
|non-fungible token
|governance token
|token sale
Synonyma
coin (In crypto, a *coin* usually has its own blockchain, while a *token* is often built on top of another blockchain like Ethereum.)
Antonyma
cash (Physical government-issued money, as opposed to digital blockchain-based tokens.)
Témata
finance
|technology
|business
Definice
A digital item on a blockchain that can stand for money, ownership, or a special right in a project or service.
A digital unit created on a blockchain that represents some kind of value, ownership, or right to use a service or participate in a system.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B1
8
Vzorec užití:
move your token to [place/space]
Each player chooses a token before the board game starts.
Mielőtt elkezdődik a társasjáték, minden játékos választ egy bábut.
If you pass ‘Go’, move your token and collect two hundred dollars.
Ha áthaladsz a „Start” mezőn, lépj tovább a bábuddal, és vegyél fel kétszáz dollárt.
She knocked his token off the board by mistake.
Place a token on every city you control.
The game comes with wooden tokens in four different colors.
Učební příklady
I picked the red token for this game.
A piros bábut választottam ehhez a játékhoz.
Move your token three spaces forward.
Lépj három mezőt előre a bábuddal.
Her token fell off the board.
Put one token on each square you win.
The box has six small tokens for players.
Častá chyba:
Learners often use only **piece** for games. **Token** is more specific when the object stands for the player or some resource on the board.
Význam
small game piece or marker
Kolokace
game token
|player token
|plastic token
|colored token
|move your token
|put a token on the board
Synonyma
piece (Very common general word for any object used in a game; **token** highlights its role as a marker or representative.)
Témata
entertainment
|family
|arts_entertainment
Definice
A small thing you move on a game board to show where you are in the game.
A small object used in a game, especially a board or tabletop game, to represent a player, character, or item and that is moved or placed according to the rules.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
token
IPA
GB/tˈoʊkən/
US/tˈoʊkən/
Slabiky a přízvuk
token (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (token)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: token
- Plural: tokens
Příbuzná slova
Forms
tokens
noun
Related words
tokenism
noun
Advanced or less common
tokenize
verb C1
tokenization
noun
Výrazy
a token effort
1/ə tˈoʊkən ˈɛfɚt/
fixed phrase
minimal effort just for appearance
A very small amount of work that someone does just so it looks like they are trying.
Příklady
- He made a token effort to clean the house before his guests arrived.
- There was only a token effort to include local people in the decision.
- She put in a token effort on the assignment and it showed.
a token gesture
1/ə tˈoʊkən d͡ʒˈɛst͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
small, mostly for show action
A very small action that is done mainly to look good or fair, and not to make real change.
Příklady
- Planting a few trees was seen as a token gesture rather than a serious environmental plan.
- The company’s donation was criticized as a token gesture.
- Apologizing once on social media felt like a token gesture after such a large mistake.
as a token of
1/ˈæz ə tˈoʊkən əv/
fixed phrase
as a sign of something
Used before a noun to show that a gift, action, or sign expresses a feeling like thanks, love, or respect.
Příklady
- They sent flowers as a token of their sympathy.
- We would like to offer you this voucher as a token of our appreciation.
- She gave him a ring as a token of her love.
by the same token
1/bˈaɪ ðə sˈeɪm tˈoʊkən/
idiom
for the same reason; similarly
Used to say that what you are going to say is true for the same reason as what you just said.
Příklady
- The project could help many people; by the same token, it could also create new problems.
- He didn’t trust her, and by the same token, she didn’t trust him.
- If we expect them to be on time, then, by the same token, we should start meetings on time ourselves.
in token of
1/ˈɪn tˈoʊkən əv/
fixed phrase
formal
as a formal sign of
A formal way to say that something is done or given as a sign of a feeling, event, or fact.
Příklady
- In token of their friendship, they exchanged small gifts.
- The medal was presented in token of his long service.
- The ceremony was held in token of the city’s gratitude.
token woman
1/tˈoʊkən wˈʊmən/
fixed phrase
single woman included for show
A woman who is added to a group mostly so that it looks more fair or diverse, not because the group is truly equal.
Příklady
- She refused to be the token woman on the committee.
- Critics said the new board member was just a token woman.
- The panel shouldn’t have only one token woman among ten speakers.