1to·ken 
/ˈtoʊkən/ noun
plural to·kens /ˈtoʊkən/ noun [count] 1 : a round piece of metal or plastic that is used instead of money in some machines : an object that looks like a coin and is used in place of a coin
▪ a bus/subway token 2 : something that is a symbol of a feeling, event, etc. — usually + of ▪ Consider this gift a token of my affection/gratitude. ▪ a token of our friendship 3 Brit : gift certificate
▪ a book/record/gift token
▪ a bus/subway token
▪ a book/record/gift token
by the same token
: for the same reason : in the same way — used to introduce a statement that says something more and often something different about the same situation referred to by a previous statement ▪ The result was disappointing, but by the same token, it could have been much worse.
