PASSWORD Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word password. (close relations)
Definition of PASSWORD
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watchword | nounn | |||||||
noun • a slogan used to rally support for a cause • a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group | ||||||||
word | nounn | |||||||
noun • a unit of language that native speakers can identify • the divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity (incarnate in Jesus) • a brief statement • the sacred writings of the Christian religions • information about recent and important events • a verbal command for action • an exchange of views on some topic • a promise • a string of bits stored in computer memory • a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group verb • put into words or an expression | ||||||||
access | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the right to enter • the right to obtain or make use of or take advantage of something (as services or membership) • a way of entering or leaving • 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.) • (computer science) the operation of reading or writing stored information • the act of approaching or entering verb • obtain or retrieve from a storage device; as of information on a computer • reach or gain access to | ||||||||
code | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones) • a coding system used for transmitting messages requiring brevity or secrecy • (computer science) the symbolic arrangement of data or instructions in a computer program or the set of such instructions • a series of letters, numbers or symbols assigned to something for the purpose of classification or identification verb • attach a code to • convert ordinary language into code | ||||||||
entry | nounn | |||||||
noun • an item inserted in a written record • the act of beginning something new • a written record of a commercial transaction • something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition) • something that provides access (to get in or get out) • the act of entering | ||||||||
key | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated • United States lawyer and poet who wrote a poem after witnessing the British attack on Baltimore during the War of 1812; the poem was later set to music and entitled `The Star-Spangled Banner' (1779-1843) • something crucial for explaining • pitch of the voice • any of 24 major or minor diatonic scales that provide the tonal framework for a piece of music • a kilogram of a narcotic drug • a winged often one-seed indehiscent fruit as of the ash or elm or maple • a coral reef off the southern coast of Florida • (basketball) a space (including the foul line) in front of the basket at each end of a basketball court; usually painted a different color from the rest of the court • a list of answers to a test • a list of words or phrases that explain symbols or abbreviations • a generic term for any device whose possession entitles the holder to a means of access • mechanical device used to wind another device that is driven by a spring (as a clock) • the central building block at the top of an arch or vault • a lever (as in a keyboard) that actuates a mechanism when depressed adjective satellite • serving as an essential component verb • identify as in botany or biology, for example • provide with a key • vandalize a car by scratching the sides with a key • regulate the musical pitch of • harmonize with or adjust to | ||||||||
pin | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment • a number you choose and use to gain access to various accounts • when a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat • small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc. • informal terms for the leg • axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns • cylindrical tumblers consisting of two parts that are held in place by springs; when they are aligned with a key the bolt can be thrown • flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green • a small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things • a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing • a club-shaped wooden object used in bowling; set up in triangular groups of ten as the target verb • to hold fast or prevent from moving • attach or fasten with pins • pierce with a pin • (chess) immobilize a piece | ||||||||
secret | nounn | |||||||
noun • something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on) • information known only to a special group • something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained adjective satellite • not open or public; kept private or not revealed • conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods • not openly made known • communicated covertly • not expressed • designed to elude detection • hidden from general view or use • (of information) given in confidence or in secret • indulging only covertly • having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding • the next to highest level of official classification for documents | ||||||||
login | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • A combination of a user's identification and password used to enter a computer, program, network, etc. • The process of logging in. | ||||||||
countersign | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group • a second confirming signature endorsing a document already signed verb • add one's signature to after another's to attest authenticity | ||||||||
parole | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a promise • a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group • (law) a conditional release from imprisonment that entitles the person to serve the remainder of the sentence outside the prison as long as the terms of release are complied with verb • release a criminal from detention and place him on parole | ||||||||
pass | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
adjective • of advancing the ball by throwing it noun • (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls • (military) a written leave of absence • (American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate • the location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks • any authorization to pass or go somewhere • a document indicating permission to do something without restrictions • a flight or run by an aircraft over a target • a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs • a difficult juncture • one complete cycle of operations (as by a computer) • an automatic advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent • a permit to enter or leave a military installation • a complimentary ticket • a usually brief attempt • (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team • success in satisfying a test or requirement verb • go across or through • move past • make laws, bills, etc. or bring into effect by legislation • for time to move forward • place into the hands or custody of • stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point • travel past • come to pass • go unchallenged; be approved • use up a period of time in a specific way • pass over, across, or through • transmit information • disappear gradually • go successfully through a test or a selection process • be superior or better than some standard • accept or judge as acceptable • allow to go without comment or censure • transfer to another; of rights or property • pass into a specified state or condition; sink into • throw (a ball) to another player • be inherited by • cause to pass • grant authorization or clearance for • pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life • eliminate from the body |