Cryptocurrency Q&A Why is token count different than word count?

Why is token count different than word count?

CherryBlossom CherryBlossom Thu Dec 12 2024 | 5 answers 1291
I'm confused about the difference between token count and word count. In some cases, they seem to be the same, but other times they're different. Why is that? Why is token count different than word count?

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Stefano Stefano Sat Dec 14 2024
The count of tokens in a text depends on various factors.

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AzureWave AzureWave Fri Dec 13 2024
To gain a better understanding of how a specific piece of text is tokenized, you can use the tool provided below.

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SamsungShiningStar SamsungShiningStar Fri Dec 13 2024
One of the primary factors is the number of characters present in the text.

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CryptoSavant CryptoSavant Fri Dec 13 2024
Additionally, punctuation signs and emojis are also considered as separate tokens.

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EmilyJohnson EmilyJohnson Fri Dec 13 2024
This is the reason why the token count often differs from the word count.

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