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In networks, a small message used to pass between one station to another is known as _____________

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Token

In the context of computer networks, a small message used to pass between stations is known as a token. This is part of the token-based communication protocol where a token circulates around the network nodes, allowing the node that possesses the token to send a message. This mechanism is commonly used in token ring networks and other distributed systems to manage the access to a shared communication medium.

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