Passkey: meaning, definitions and examples

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passkey

[ ˈpɑːsˌkiː ]

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security

A passkey is a code or combination used to gain access to a secured area or system.

Synonyms

code, combination, password

Examples of usage

The passkey to the office safe is only known by the manager.
Please enter your passkey to unlock the computer.
She forgot the passkey to her phone and couldn't access her messages.

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hotel

In a hotel, a passkey is a card or device that allows entry to a guest's room.

Synonyms

key card, room key

Examples of usage

The receptionist gave me a passkey to my room on the fourth floor.
Don't forget to return your passkey when you check out of the hotel.

Translations

Translations of the word "passkey" in other languages:

🇵🇹 chave de acesso

🇮🇳 पासकी

🇩🇪 Passwort

🇮🇩 kunci akses

🇺🇦 ключ доступу

🇵🇱 klucz dostępu

🇯🇵 アクセスキー

🇫🇷 clé d'accès

🇪🇸 clave de acceso

🇹🇷 erişim anahtarı

🇰🇷 접속 키

🇸🇦 مفتاح المرور

🇨🇿 přístupový klíč

🇸🇰 prístupový kľúč

🇨🇳 访问密钥

🇸🇮 dostopni ključ

🇮🇸 aðgangslykill

🇰🇿 қолжетім кілті

🇬🇪 წვდომის გასაღები

🇦🇿 giriş açarı

🇲🇽 clave de acceso

Word origin

The term 'passkey' originated in the mid-19th century, combining 'pass' (as in access) and 'key.' It has been used historically to refer to a key that opens several locks or doors, but in modern usage, it is more commonly associated with security codes and hotel room access devices.