balopticon
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of balopticon
Formerly trademark
Example Sentences
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“At the very least, check that the certificate for each site you use is valid, by clicking on the padlock icon to the left of your browser next to the web address.”
From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2020
One way is to look for a little padlock icon next to the website address on any page where you can type in sensitive information, including credit card numbers.
From Washington Post • Feb. 28, 2019
Log on to your account, then click on the padlock icon in the top righthand corner and select “who can see my stuff?”
From The Guardian • Sep. 3, 2014
If you’ve visited you bank’s website in either Internet Explorer or Firefox and noticed a padlock icon, then you can be rest easy knowing that the website is secure.
From Forbes • Aug. 30, 2014
He urged people to keep their Pin safe, shield it when using a cash machine, and check that a website is secure - featuring a padlock icon - when shopping online.
From BBC • Oct. 4, 2013
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