Representation is fine in net returns (5)
I believe the answer is:
token
'representation' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see a link between them that I can't see?
'fine in net returns' is the wordplay.
'fine' becomes 'ok' (synonyms).
'in' is an insertion indicator.
'returns' shows that the letters should be reversed in order.
'net' back-to-front is 'ten'.
'ok' put inside 'ten' is 'TOKEN'.
'is' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for token that I've seen before include "Sign, symbol or an evidence" , "Shopping voucher" , "Something of sentimental value" , "Money substitute" , "Disc used as money or a gift card" .)