Passcode: meaning, definitions and examples

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passcode

[ ˈpæsˌkoʊd ]

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security

A passcode is a secret combination of numbers or letters used to gain access to a computer system, phone, or other electronic device.

Synonyms

code, password, pin

Examples of usage

The passcode for my phone is a four-digit number.
Please enter your passcode to unlock the computer.

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access

A passcode can also refer to a ticket or document that allows someone to enter a restricted area or attend an event.

Synonyms

access code, entry code

Examples of usage

You need a passcode to enter the building after hours.
She showed her passcode to the security guard to gain access.

Translations

Translations of the word "passcode" in other languages:

🇵🇹 código de acesso

senha
código de passe

🇮🇳 पासकोड

🇩🇪 Passcode

🇮🇩 kode sandi

🇺🇦 пароль

🇵🇱 kod dostępu

🇯🇵 パスコード

🇫🇷 code d'accès

🇪🇸 código de acceso

🇹🇷 erişim kodu

🇰🇷 접근 코드

🇸🇦 رمز المرور

🇨🇿 přístupový kód

🇸🇰 prístupový kód

🇨🇳 通行码

🇸🇮 dostopna koda

🇮🇸 aðgangskóði

🇰🇿 құпия сөз

🇬🇪 საიდუმლო კოდი

🇦🇿 giriş kodu

🇲🇽 código de acceso

Word origin

The term "passcode" originated in the mid-20th century as a combination of "password" and "code." It was initially used in the context of computer security and access control systems. Over time, the term has become widely used in various electronic devices and security systems to authenticate users and restrict unauthorized access.