In the context of authentication and access control, a token is a value provided by hardware or software that works with an authentication server or VPN to perform dynamic or two-factor authentication [..]

A device that is used to authenticate a user, typically in addition to a username and password. Scope Notes: A token is usually a device the size of a credit card that displays a pseudo random number [..]

Old English tacen "sign, symbol, evidence" (related to verb tæcan "show, explain, teach"), from Proto-Germanic *taiknam (source also of Old Saxon tekan, Old Norse teikn "zodia [..]

"nominal," 1915, from token (n.). In integration sense, first recorded 1960.

A group of bits transferred between computers on a token-ring network. Whichever computer has the token can send data to the other systems on the network which ensures only one computer can send data [..]

A unique ID to reference the actual data associated with a card number or specific transaction.

material, usually similar to a coin, that may be exchanged for specific goods or services.

(1) In literature, Nathaniel Hawthorne's term for a private symbol. He also refers to private symbols as emblems. Examples include the blasted trees and brown-grass in "The Hollow of the [..]

Designates a substitute for money that move within a limited universe, usually not in general circulation, that may be exchanged for particular goods or services, and are made from hard substances who [..]

Frame that contains control information. Possession of the token allows a network device to transmit data onto the network.

an individual instance of a type of symbol; "the word`error' contains three tokens of `r'" nominal: insignificantly small; a matter of form only (`tok [..]

An alpha-numeric string of text used to access OpenStack APIs and resources.

a mark, sign, indication

In certain local-area-network protocols, a group of bits that serves as a symbol of authority, is passed among data stations, and is used to indicate the station that is temporarily in control of the transmission medium.

Jensens Internet Dictionary The data packet used to carry information on LANs using the ring topology.

)(1) In programming languages, a single element of a programming language. For example, a token could be a keyword, an operator, or a punctuation mark. (2) In networking, a token is a special series o [..]

used correctly, the term means a substitute for money; but, within the political items hobby, the  term is loosely applied to any small coin-like metallic item. (See Medal and Medalet.)

Frame that contains control information. Possession of the token allows a network device to transmit data onto the network. The basic syntactic unit of a computing language. The basic textual units th [..]

An implementation of an alternate PAN that may include additional features associated with tokenization.

A physical device that carries an individual’s credentials. The device is typically small (for easy transport) and usually employs a variety of physical and/or logical mechanisms to protect against mo [..]

Some arcades use tokens in place of coins. See also Trade Check.

When you break a string up into words, each chunk is called a token. In parsing source Java code a token would be a name, keyword or an operator. java.util.StringTokenizer lets you define your own sim [..]

Also called a security token or an authentication token. Something a person has that evidences validity, or identity. It is usually a hardware device that resembles a hand-held calculator, since it of [..]

(n) an individual instance of a type of symbol(n) something serving as a sign of something else(n) a metal or plastic disk that can be redeemed or used in designated slot machines(n) something of sent [..]

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A physical item containing an electronic device used to provide identity and to obtain access, typically a device that can be inserted in a door or a computer system.

 Tracer or tag which is attached by the receiving server to the address (URL) of a page requested by a user. A token lasts only through a continuous series of requests by a user, regardless of the length of the interval between requests. Tokens can be used to count unique users.  

this is a small piece of metal similar to a coin usually issued to commemorate a person or event.  Early examples exist from <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:state w:st="on">W [..]

In a computer database, a single word used to search for information

A token is used as a conditioned reinforcer. It is usually a metal or plastic disc which an organism (usually one with an opposing thumb and forefinger such as a man or chimpanzee) can carry around an [..]

A token is a special frame that is passed from node to node around a ring network. When it gets to a node that needs to transmit data, the node changes the token into a data frame and transmits it to [..]

A morpheme in a programming language, the smallest unit of text with semantic significance.

The smallest lexical unit in a program. The Java compiler scans the characters in a program, grouping them into tokens. The 6 basic kinds of tokens are identifiers, keywords, separators, operators, li [..]

One of the basic elements of the syntactic structure of a program, analogous to a word in a natural language.

A morpheme in a programming language, the smallest unit of text with semantic significance.

is a part of a program that the compiler

n. 1. The smallest syntactic unit generally seen by a compiler or other translator: a keyword, identifier, binary operator (including multicharacter operators such as += and &&), etc. 2. A whi [..]

One of the basic elements of the syntactic structure of a program, analogous to a word in a natural language.

Tokens In syntax analysis, your program is broken up into a number of tokens, a term describing one item that is “indestructible” in the language. For example the keyword “if” is a single token, so is an integer number, or a curly bracket, or the “>>” symbol used in C++.

Each tribute is allowed to bring something to the Hunger Games that represents their District and reminds them of home. Katniss’s token is the mockingjay pin.

Also known as “Toke”. Tip offered to the dealer. Gamblers who “Toke” too much to the dealer in chips is known as “George”.

(see “Playing Pieces”)

small gesture of appreciation; tip; gratuity; also small coin sold by transit systems to riders, valid as fare on all vehicles,; but intended to facilitate entry into subway through specially rigged t [..]

A portable device used for authenticating a user. Authentication tokens operate by challenge - response, time-based code sequences, or other techniques (USAID Automated Directives System - ADS - Chapt [..]

In myths usually a sign or signal of something such as a gift to symbolise a token of friendship or allegiance.

An authentication and authorization element from a channel that allows third party processing of data on behalf of the user without requiring knowledge of the username or password.

A value which is not considered sensitive - used in lieu of sensitive data as an identifier or reference.

Something serving as an expression of something else; sign, symbol ''According to the Bible, the rainbow is a token of God's covenant with Noah.'' A keepsake, memento, souvenir ''Please accept [..]

Token may refer to:

In railway signalling, a token is a physical object which a train driver is required to have or see before entering onto a particular section of single track. The token is clearly endorsed with the na [..]