Definition
- C2
used to indicate that a statement is true for the same reasons as a previous statement.
She didn't like this shirt, and by the same token, she won't like that skirt.
I don't think it's likely that the budget will be increased, and by the same token, I don't think it's likely to be decreased either.
We can't be too harsh on him, and by the same token, we shouldn't be too lenient either.