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Token drift
Glossary
Token drift
When token usage diverges from the intended semantic roles.
Why it matters
Business and delivery impact.
Breaks theming and erodes consistency.
How to measure
Proof you can track.
Token usage audits in high-traffic surfaces.
Example
What it looks like in practice.
Raw color tokens used directly in product code.
Related
Keep the context connected.
Design tokens