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password

pass·word

UK/ˈpɑːs.wɜːd/ US/ˈpæs.wɜɹd/ fairly common

noun

1.

a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group

  • “he forgot the password”
Synonyms

Origin

From pass + word. The sentry-passing sense predates the cryptographic sense and was its inspiration.

Phrases

  • duress password
  • password child
  • password salting
  • password wallet
  • what is the Wi-Fi password

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