electronic token

Meanings

1. 1nouncountablecomputing

   A small device or digital code that proves who you are when you log in to a system or approve a payment.

   Grammar: Countable: an electronic token, two electronic tokens.

   Patterns

   • an electronic token for something

   Employees must carry an electronic token to enter the secure network.

   The bank sent me an electronic token for approving large transfers.

   Without the electronic token, you cannot log in from home.

2. 2nouncountablefinance

   A digital item that stands in place of money, a voucher or a right to use a service.

   Grammar: Countable and common in payments: pay with electronic tokens.

   The arcade now uses an electronic token instead of metal coins.

   Each electronic token can be exchanged for one ride.

Word forms

Common combinations

issue an electronic token

The system issues an electronic token after you sign in.

a secure electronic token

A secure electronic token protects online accounts.

redeem an electronic token

Customers can redeem an electronic token for a free coffee.

use an electronic token

Use an electronic token to confirm the payment.

Synonyms and how they differ

security key

A security key is a physical device for login, while electronic token can also mean a code or digital voucher.

access code

An access code is just a number or password, whereas an electronic token is often a device or generated credential.

digital voucher

Digital voucher refers only to the voucher meaning, while electronic token can also mean a login credential.

Word family

token noun

a small object or code used in place of something

tokenize verb

to replace data with a safe stand-in code

tokenization noun

the process of replacing data with tokens

electronic adjective

working with electric circuits

Commonly confused: electronic token or token gesture?

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