password
noun
a secret word or expression used by authorized persons to prove their right to access, information, etc.
passwords
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pluralof password.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Since April 2024, UK law has required manufacturers of certain consumer smart devices to meet minimum cyber security standards, including requirements around passwords and security updates.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
The stolen data did not include Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, passport numbers, financial account information, credit or debit card information or account passwords.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
School opened on schedule on Tuesday, but students, families and staff had to reset more than 600,000 passwords.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
Weak passwords, outdated software and poor Wi-Fi security can leave your home cameras exposed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
The pullover cost me four sets of wireless code—the full lot of encoding poems, passwords, and frequencies.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
