Definitions for password
ˈpæsˌwɜrd, ˈpɑs-pass·word

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. password, watchword, word, parole, countersignnoun

   a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group

   "he forgot the password"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. passwordnoun

   A secret word used to gain admittance or to gain access to information; watchword.

2. passwordnoun

   A string of characters used to log in to a computer or network, to access a level in a video game, etc.

3. passwordverb

   To protect with a password.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Password

   A password, sometimes called a passcode (for example in Apple devices), is secret data, typically a string of characters, usually used to confirm a user's identity. Traditionally, passwords were expected to be memorized, but the large number of password-protected services that a typical individual accesses can make memorization of unique passwords for each service impractical. Using the terminology of the NIST Digital Identity Guidelines, the secret is held by a party called the claimant while the party verifying the identity of the claimant is called the verifier. When the claimant successfully demonstrates knowledge of the password to the verifier through an established authentication protocol, the verifier is able to infer the claimant's identity. In general, a password is an arbitrary string of characters including letters, digits, or other symbols. If the permissible characters are constrained to be numeric, the corresponding secret is sometimes called a personal identification number (PIN). Despite its name, a password does not need to be an actual word; indeed, a non-word (in the dictionary sense) may be harder to guess, which is a desirable property of passwords. A memorized secret consisting of a sequence of words or other text separated by spaces is sometimes called a passphrase. A passphrase is similar to a password in usage, but the former is generally longer for added security.

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1. password

   A password is a secret series of characters that enables a user to access a file, computer system, or program. It is typically used along with a unique username to provide secure access and protect sensitive information from unauthorized users. Passwords can include a combination of letters, numbers and special symbols, and are often required to be changed regularly to ensure security.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Passwordnoun

   a word to be given before a person is allowed to pass; a watchword; a countersign

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1. Password

   A password is a secret word or string of characters that is used for user authentication to prove identity, or for access approval to gain access to a resource. The password should be kept secret from those not allowed access. The use of passwords is known to be ancient. Sentries would challenge those wishing to enter an area or approaching it to supply a password or watchword, and would only allow a person or group to pass if they knew the password. In modern times, user names and passwords are commonly used by people during a log in process that controls access to protected computer operating systems, mobile phones, cable TV decoders, automated teller machines, etc. A typical computer user has passwords for many purposes: logging into accounts, retrieving e-mail, accessing applications, databases, networks, web sites, and even reading the morning newspaper online. Despite the name, there is no need for passwords to be actual words; indeed passwords which are not actual words may be harder to guess, a desirable property. Some passwords are formed from multiple words and may more accurately be called a passphrase. The term passcode is sometimes used when the secret information is purely numeric, such as the personal identification number commonly used for ATM access. Passwords are generally short enough to be easily memorized and typed.

Dictionary of Military and Associated TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. password

   A secret word or distinctive sound used to reply to a challenge. See also challenge; countersign.

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1. password

   A variety of numbers, letters and symbols created to use with a username to have the official authority to access a specific computer, app, software, computer network, system, device, server or other form of technology.

   We have so many systems within society where we need to use a password.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 8, 2020  

Matched Categories

1. • Positive Identification
   • Secret

How to pronounce password?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of password in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of password in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of password in a Sentence

1. Aaron Brantly:

   Changing your password will just add one more roadblock to a potential hacker getting into your system.

2. Zlejka Bozanic:

   In order to get a password, you have to get the client to say what the password is, it's definitely testimonial.

3. The FEMA official:

   Everything is secured, password-protected and then authenticated or checked by two people before that message is sent.

4. Jennifer Robertson:

   I do not know the password or recovery key, despite repeated and diligent searches, I have not been able to find them written down anywhere.

5. Laurent Sacharoff:

   They could start with the cloud and try other means of getting in, there are a surprisingly large number of ways to get into a device to figure out the password other than from the person.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=password
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Password
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Password
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/password
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=password
7. ^ Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
   https://www.tradoc.army.mil/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AD1029823-DOD-Dictionary-of-Military-and-Associated-Terms-2017.pdf