password
ˈpɑːsˌwɜːd
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Noun

1.
technologyTECH.string of characters for computer accessTECH.
  • Enter your password to log in to the system.
access code passcode
2.
membershipsecret word or phrase for group entry
  • Only members know the password to join the meeting.
code key
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Expressions with password

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replace an existing secret code that controls access to something
You should change password regularly to keep your accounts secure.
previous secret code for access that has been replaced by a new one
The website asked me to type my old password before choosing another.
protected so only people with a password can access
The document is password-secured for privacy.
one password used to access one or several protected accounts or systems
The network now uses a single password for all internal applications.
break into a system by deciphering the password
Hackers tried to crack a password to access the database.
check that a chosen password is correct or matches the first entry
The website asks you to confirm password before creating the account.

Origin of password

French, passe (to pass) + word (word)

Terms with password included in their meaning

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access system
enter a username and password to access a computer or website
technology
password comprising a whole phrase for security
security
secret word or phrase used as a password
security
demand identification or a password
PAPacr.
acr: Password Authentication Protocol
way to check passwords when logging into computers
1OTabbr.
abr: one-time password
password used only once for security
file sharing
way to download files without a password
password guessing
attack that tries many common words as possible passwords

Examples of password in a sentence

  • He forgot his password and had to reset it.
  • She forgot the password for her email account.
  • The password unlocks the secret club's website.

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  1. French:mot de passe, ...
  2. German:Passwort, ...
  3. Italian:password, parola d'ordine, ...
  4. Spanish:contraseña, clave, ...
  5. Portuguese:palavra-passe, senha, ...
  6. Chinese:密码, 口令, ...
  7. Japanese:パスワード, 暗証番号, ...
  8. Arabic:كَلِمَة مُرور, كَلِمَة سِر, ...
  9. Hebrew:סִיסְמָה, ...
  10. Russian:пароль, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пароль, ...
  12. Hindi:पासवर्ड, गुप्त शब्द, ...
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