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password
noun pass·word \ˈpas-ˌwərd\
: a secret word or phrase that a person must know before being given permission to enter a place
: a secret series of numbers or letters that allows you to use a computer system
Full Definition of PASSWORD
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: something that enables one to pass or gain admission: as a : a spoken word or phrase required to pass by a guard b : a sequence of characters required for access to a computer system
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First Known Use of PASSWORD
1799
Related to PASSWORD
- Synonyms
- countersign, watchword, word
Rhymes with PASSWORD
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PASSWORD Defined for Kids
password
noun pass·word \ˈpas-ˌwərd\
Definition of PASSWORD for Kids
: a secret word, phrase, or group of numbers that a person must know to be allowed to enter a place or use a computer system
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