token vs stamp

token and stamp both are nouns.

token is an adjective but stamp is not an adjective.

token is not a verb while stamp is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
token	Yes	Yes	No	No
stamp	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, stamp is a hyponym of token; that is, stamp is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than token:

token: an individual instance of a type of symbol
stamp: a small adhesive token stuck on a letter or package to indicate that postal fees have been paid

Other hyponyms of token include postage, postage stamp, trading stamp.

token (noun)	stamp (noun)
a metal or plastic disk that can be redeemed or used in designated slot machines	a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents
something of sentimental value	a block or die used to imprint a mark or design
an individual instance of a type of symbol	machine consisting of a heavy bar that moves vertically for pounding or crushing ores
something serving as a sign of something else	a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving
	a small adhesive token stuck on a letter or package to indicate that postal fees have been paid
	a small piece of adhesive paper that is put on an object to show that a government tax has been paid
	a type or class
	something that can be used as an official medium of payment
	the distinctive form in which a thing is made

token (adjective)	stamp (adjective)
insignificantly small; a matter of form only (`tokenish' is informal)

token (verb)	stamp (verb)
	destroy or extinguish as if by stamping with the foot
	treat or classify according to a mental stereotype
	to mark, or produce an imprint in or on something
	affix a stamp to
	raise in a relief
	crush or grind with a heavy instrument
	form or cut out with a mold, form, or die
	walk heavily
	reveal clearly as having a certain character

Difference between token and stamp

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