passcode

American  

[pas-kohd] / ˈpæsˌkoʊd /

noun

1. password.

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Etymology

Origin of passcode

First recorded in 1980–85; pass ( def. ) + code ( def. )

Example Sentences

It is a good idea to have a lockscreen passcode while traveling in case your phone is stolen.

From Salon

We peered around the corner as Tramble quickly entered the passcode and placed his hand on the monitor.

From Literature

Former FBI agent Bryanna Fox explained to viewers how they could submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers, a nonprofit that works with law enforcement and will provide individuals with a unique number or passcode that allows them to log in to a website to see the status of their tip.

From Los Angeles Times

You can set Privacy Display to turn on only when you’re typing your device’s passcode, or using certain apps, such as your password manager.

From The Wall Street Journal

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