password
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pass·word

noun \ˈpas-ˌwərd\

Definition of PASSWORD

1
: 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

Examples of PASSWORD

  1. You need to enter your password to check your e-mail.
  2. <the password for the all-night rave will be changed next week>

First Known Use of PASSWORD

1799

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