plural passcodes
: a sequence of numbers and/or letters that is required for access to something (such as a system, device, or building)
forgot his phone's passcode
… two men used a passcode to enter an apartment building … and then began stealing packages …—
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broadly
: password sense 1b
If you want to make your passcode even more secure, try using our recipe for a code with special characters instead of a simple number-based solution. —Rob Lefebvre
Rob Lefebvre Season ticket members will be provided unique passcodes to their season ticket accounts. —Mike Coutee
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Is there a non-biometric option, such as a passcode, token, or badge, that works just as well without introducing the same risk?
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
To unlock the deals, just enter the passcode ENDOFSEASON when prompted.
—Rylee Johnston, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
In one incident, dated March 30, 2024, some customers' vulnerable data, including addresses, social security numbers, birthdates, passcodes, billing numbers and phone numbers were released on the dark web, according to a news release by Kroll Settlement Administration.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 14 Aug. 2025
In one incident, dated March 30, 2024, some customers' vulnerable data, including addresses, social security numbers, birthdates, passcodes, billing numbers and phone numbers were released on the dark web, according to a news release by Kroll Settlement Administration.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
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Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
To unlock the deals, just enter the passcode ENDOFSEASON when prompted.
—Rylee Johnston, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
In one incident, dated March 30, 2024, some customers' vulnerable data, including addresses, social security numbers, birthdates, passcodes, billing numbers and phone numbers were released on the dark web, according to a news release by Kroll Settlement Administration.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 14 Aug. 2025
In one incident, dated March 30, 2024, some customers' vulnerable data, including addresses, social security numbers, birthdates, passcodes, billing numbers and phone numbers were released on the dark web, according to a news release by Kroll Settlement Administration.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
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“Passcode.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/passcode. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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