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Token
Definition
A chunk of text that AI reads or writes, roughly 3-4 characters or about 0.75 words.
In Plain English
Tokens are like the puzzle pieces AI uses to understand and generate text.
Real-World Example
AI pricing is often based on tokens. A 1,000-word document might cost you about 1,300 tokens.
Why It Matters for Your Work
Token limits affect how much context you can provide and how long responses can be.
Common Mistake
Ignoring token costs. Long conversations or large documents can become expensive.
Related Terms
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LLM
Large Language Model—AI trained on massive text data to understand and generate language.
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Context Window
How much information an AI can consider at once when generating a response.