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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun An alphanumeric sequence that is entered on a keyboard or keypad and permits access to something, such as the controls of a device or a restricted location.

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  • noun an alphanumeric sequence that permits access to a secure service or network

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  • noun a code (a series of characters or digits) that must be entered in some way (typed or dialed or spoken) to get the use of something (a telephone line or a computer or a local area network etc.)

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