TOK

Tok is a term with multiple meanings across geography, language, and institutions. In ordinary use, it may refer to a place, a surname, or an abbreviation. The intended meaning is usually clear from context.

Geography: Tok, Alaska, is a small town in the eastern interior of Alaska, United States. It lies along regional transportation routes and serves as a service center for nearby communities.

People: Tok is a surname found in several cultures and communities, including East Asia and the diaspora. As a family name, it appears in various genealogies and cultural contexts.

Education: TOK is an acronym for Theory of Knowledge, a central course in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. It encourages critical reflection on knowledge sources, methods, and the limits of what can be known.

Language: In onomatopoeia, "tok" is used in some languages to imitate the sound of a clock or timer, akin to "tick-tock" in English. Variants exist across linguistic traditions, reflecting differences in how sounds are represented in writing.