noun
plural -kens
[count] 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
something that is a symbol of a feeling, event, etc. - usually + of
Brit :gift certificate
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
adjective
always used before a noun
disapproving
used to describe something that is done with very little effort and only to give the appearance that an effort is being made
included in a group only to prevent criticism that people of a particular kind are being unfairly left out