passkey

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A key, especially in a hotel, that allows someone in authority to open any door.
  2. A key for entering a house or other building.
  3. A cryptographic key that is tied to specific devices or cloud accounts and is meant to be used instead of a password.
  4. Synonym of password.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

passkey passkeys

Etymology

From pass + key.

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