passcode
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of passcode
First recorded in 1980–85; pass ( def. ) + code ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” also deploys the song as part of the end credits, revealing that lines of his script’s dialogue — repeated numerous times as a passcode among compatriot revolutionaries — come from the lyrics.
From Los Angeles Times
SABIO, MARIA: Ved, protect this session under secure passcode and voice identification.
From Literature
VED: This session is now secure and protected under passcode 2H30S7FM39 with required voice identification from Dr. Maria Sabio.
From Literature
HOLOSECURITY: Passcode required for emergency teleportation of subject Dr. Maria Sabio.
From Literature
VED: Please initialize unique security passcode.
From Literature
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