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Noun Concept
Categories: Password authentication, Military terminology, Articles with short description, Identity documents, Security
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password  watchword  word  parole  countersign
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A secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group WordNet 3.0
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A secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
A password, sometimes called a passcode, is secret data, typically a string of characters, usually used to confirm a user's identity. Wikipedia
In military terminology, a countersign is a sign, word, or any other signal previously agreed upon and required to be exchanged between a sentry or guard and anybody approaching his or her post. Wikipedia
Word, phrase or string of characters used to gain access to a resource, such as an object, area or information. Wikipedia Disambiguation
A sign used by a sentry or guard. Wikipedia Disambiguation
Used for user authentication to prove identity or access approval Wikidata
Signal given when approaching a military post Wikidata
A string of characters, known only to a user, used, along with a user name, to log in to some computer or network etc. OmegaWiki
A prearranged reply to the challenge of a sentry. OmegaWiki
The response to a sign or signal. Wiktionary
A watchword given only to officers of guards; distinguished from the countersign, which is given to all guards. Wiktionary
A string of characters used to log in to a computer or network, to access a level in a video game, etc. Wiktionary
A prearranged reply to the challenge of a sentry or a guard; a password or signal by which friends can be known from enemies. Wiktionary
A prearranged reply to the challenge of a sentry or a guard. Wiktionary (translation)
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He forgot the password WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
Only those who give the countersign may enter the Masonic Lodge. Wiktionary