Perfunctory; symbol (5)
I believe the answer is:
token
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">I believe this is a double definition.<br/ ><br/ >'<span class="explanation-format__original">perfunctory</span>' is the first definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this before)</span><br/ ><br/ >'<span class="explanation-format__original">symbol</span>' is the second definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I know that token is a type of symbol)</span><br/ ><br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for token that I've seen before include "Symbol; metal disc" , "Something of sentimental value" , "Gift voucher - symbol" , "empty gesture?" , "Voucher (for, eg, books)" .)