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password
/ˈpɑːs.wɜːd/
[/ˈpɑːs.wɜːd/]
secret access code
Beginnernoun
Definition
A secret word or string of characters used to gain access to a system.
Example
He forgot his password again and had to reset it before he could open the account.
He forgot his password again and had to reset it before he could open the account.
Etymology
Compound of 'pass' and 'word', originally a military spoken token of identity.
How & Where It’s Used
Essential for digital security; experts advise long, unique passwords.