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passwords

3 definitions • 3 examples
1
a secret word or combination of letters or numbers, used for communicating with another person or with a computer to prove who you are:

Examples:

I can't let you in unless you give the password.
You can't gain access to the computer system without entering your password.
2
a secret word or phrase that is used to obtain access to a place, information, or a computer system
3
a secret word or combination of letters and numbers that you use to prove who you are when you use a computer, website, etc.:

Examples:

You need to enter your username and password to access the intranet.

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