by the same token

The policy saves money and, by the same token, reduces waste.
The rule protects tenants and, by the same token, landlords.
We should hear from doctors and, by the same token, from patients.
If trust matters to staff, by the same token it matters to customers.
A weak result does not prove failure; by the same token, one success proves little.

Similar words

likewise

equally

for the same reason

The policy saves money and, by the same token, reduces waste.
If trust matters to staff, by the same token it matters to customers.
The rule protects tenants and, by the same token, landlords.
A weak result does not prove failure; by the same token, one success proves little.
We should hear from doctors and, by the same token, from patients.

for the same reason

likewise

equally

Token can mean a sign or piece of evidence. The phrase treats the second point as resting on the same sign or reason.

What does by the same token mean?

By the same token means for the same or a related reason.

When is by the same token used?

It connects a second claim to the reasoning behind the first.

How does by the same token differ from likewise?

Likewise says similarly, while by the same token points to shared reasoning.

How is by the same token used in a sentence?

The rule protects tenants and, by the same token, landlords.

Is by the same token formal?

Yes. It is common in careful speech and writing.

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