The password
Example: The password protects user accounts
Definition
"The password" is a secret word or phrase used to verify the identity of a user and grant access to a system, account, or resource, ensuring security and privacy for digital interactions.
Etymology
The phrase "the password" originates from the combination of "pass," meaning to go through or gain entry, and "word," a unit of language. Historically, passwords were used as secret words to allow passage through guarded gates or checkpoints.
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"The password" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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