The password protection
Example: Password protection secures accounts using secret credentials
Definition
"The password protection" refers to a security measure that restricts access to accounts or systems by requiring a secret combination of characters, known as a password. It ensures that only authorized users can gain entry, safeguarding sensitive information and preventing unauthorized access.
Etymology
The phrase "the password protection" combines 'password,' originating from the Old English 'pass' meaning to go through and 'word' meaning a unit of language, with 'protection,' derived from Latin 'protectio,' meaning a covering or defense. Together, they describe the concept of defending access via a secret word or code.
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"The password protection" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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