Code and Token

noun

• A set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones.
  • synonyms: codification
• A coding system used for transmitting messages requiring brevity or secrecy.
• Computer science. ( the symbolic arrangement of data or instructions in a computer program or the set of such instructions)
  • synonyms: computer code

verb

• Attach a code to.
  • usage: "Code the pieces with numbers so that you can identify them later"
• Convert ordinary language into code.
  • usage: "We should encode the message for security reasons"
  • synonyms: encipher, cipher, cypher, encrypt, inscribe, write in code

• (n.) A body of law, sanctioned by legislation, in which the rules of law to be specifically applied by the courts are set forth in systematic form; a compilation of laws by public authority; a digest.
• (n.) Any system of rules or regulations relating to one subject; as, the medical code, a system of rules for the regulation of the professional conduct of physicians; the naval code, a system of rules for making communications at sea means of signals.

noun

• An individual instance of a type of symbol.
  • usage: "the word`error' contains three tokens of `r'"
  • synonyms: item
• Something serving as a sign of something else.
• A metal or plastic disk that can be redeemed or used in designated slot machines.
• Something of sentimental value.
  • synonyms: keepsake, souvenir, relic

adjective

• Insignificantly small; a matter of form only (`tokenish' is informal. )
  • usage: "the fee was nominal"; "a token gesture of resistance"; "a toknenish gesture"
  • synonyms: nominal, tokenish

• (n.) In a Jacquard loom, a colored signal to show the weaver which shuttle to use.
• (n.) Something given or shown as a symbol or guarantee of authority or right; a sign of authenticity, of power, good faith, etc.
• (n.) A piece of metal given beforehand to each person in the congregation who is permitted to partake of the Lord's Supper.
• (n.) A memorial of friendship; something by which the friendship of another person is to be kept in mind; a memento; a souvenir.
• (n.) Ten and a half quires, or, commonly, 250 sheets, of paper printed on both sides; also, in some cases, the same number of sheets printed on one side or half the number printed on both sides.
• (n.) A livid spot upon the body, indicating or supposed to indicate, the approach of death.
• (n.) A bit of leather having a peculiar mark designating a particular miner. Each hewer sends one of these with each corf or tub he has hewn.
• (n.) A piece of metal intended for currency, and issued by a private party, usually bearing the name of the issuer, and redeemable in lawful money. Also, a coin issued by government, especially when its use as lawful money is limited and its intrinsic value is much below its nominal value.
• (n.) Something intended or supposed to represent or indicate another thing or an event; a sign; a symbol; as, the rainbow is a token of God's covenant established with Noah.
• (n.) To betoken.