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Token

Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-001238

A small piece of data or a digital object that represents something else, such as an identity, a right, or a value. In security, a token can be used for authentication or authorization, granting access to resources without exposing credentials. In programming, a token is a basic unit of code, like a keyword or identifier, recognized by a compiler.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CMP-001238
FieldComputing and IT
SubjectTechnical
Record as JSON 
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  "subject": "Technical",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/token/"
}

Record 1,360 of 1,553 in Computing and IT terminology (MLC-0101). Request the full dataset.