Token
nounverified·updated May 9, 2026
Something that the claimant possesses and controls (such as a key or password) that is used to authenticate a claim. See also Cryptographic Token.
Framework senses
- §1
- A device that is used to authenticate a user, typically in addition to a username and password Scope Note: A token is usually a device the size of a credit card that displays a pseudo random number that changes every few minutes.
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- §1
- A small device with an embedded computer chip that can be used to store and transmit electronic information. A soft token is a software-based token.
- §1
- Something that the Claimant possesses and controls (typically a key or password) that is used to authenticate the Claimant’s identity.
- §2 · sense_2_pending_review
- Something that the claimant possesses and controls (such as a key or password) that is used to authenticate a claim. See also Cryptographic Token.
- §1
- Something that the claimant possesses and controls (such as a key or password) that is used to authenticate a claim. See also Cryptographic Token.
- §1
- Something that the Claimant possesses and controls (typically a key or password) that is used to authenticate the Claimant’s identity.
- §1
- something of sentimental value
- §2
- a metal or plastic disk that can be redeemed or used in designated slot machines
- §3
- something serving as a sign of something else
- §4
- an individual instance of a type of symbol