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Meaning
Noun
●
A key, especially in a
hotel
, that allows someone in
authority
to
open
any door.
●
A key for
entering
a
house
or other building.
●
In Computing:
A
cryptographic
key that is
tied
to specific
devices
or
cloud
accounts
and is
meant to be
used
instead of
a password.
●
In Computing:
Synonym of password.
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Wiktionary
Origin
passkey
English
key
English
keye
Middle English (1100-1500)
pass
English
pas
Middle English (1100-1500)
passen
Middle English (1100-1500)
passer
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Passe-Partout
Password
Master Key
Related
Passphrase
Passcode
Ssid
Login
Password
Pin
Keyphrase
Access Code
Private Key
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