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PAHSW-urd/ˈpɑːswɜːd/

A password is a secret code for an account or door: a strong password, forgot my password, change your password. PIN is usually numbers on a card. Username is who you are, not the secret. Pass is a ticket or to succeed — different. Do not write password when you mean passport, or crossword.

Meaning

A secret word or code that lets you use a computer, account, or door.

Examples

• “Never share your email password on the train.”
• “Do not type your password where other people can see.”
• “The Wi-Fi password is on the back of the router.”

Good to know

a strong password / forgot my password. Card cousin: PIN. Mix-up: passport.

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