as in words
a word or phrase that must be spoken by a person in order to pass a guard
the guard demanded the countersign
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Noun
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Think twice before posting personal updates or details publicly, especially if they can be used to guess passwords or verify your identity.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025 -
Automating tasks like troubleshooting, updating configurations and managing passwords enhances security and efficiency.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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And what’s equally disturbing is that the decision endorses a movement that cherry-picks data and misunderstands the nature of scientific research and the nature of risk.—
Megha Satyanarayana,
Scientific American,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Orlando Sentinel endorses Josh Weil for Congressional District 6.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Countersigns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countersigns. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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