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/ˈpæs.wɜːd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A secret word or string of characters used for user authentication to prove identity or gain access to a resource.
"You must enter your password to log into your account."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the combination of 'pass' (to move past or through) and 'word' (a single distinct meaningful element of speech). Originally used in military contexts as a secret word or phrase passed to sentinels to allow passage, it has evolved in the digital age to refer to a secret string of characters used for user authentication.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Password" is said worldwide
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mot de passe
Transliteration: mot de passe
"Veuillez entrer votre mot de passe."
Passwort
Transliteration: Passwort
"Bitte geben Sie Ihr Passwort ein."
password
Transliteration: password
"Inserisci la tua password per continuare."
contraseña
Transliteration: contraseña
"Olvidé mi contraseña."
senha
Transliteration: senha
"Digite sua senha para acessar o sistema."
पासवर्ड
Transliteration: pāsvarḍ
"कृपया अपना पासवर्ड दर्ज करें।"
密码
Transliteration: mì mǎ
"请输入您的密码。"
비밀번호
Transliteration: bilmilbeonho
"비밀번호를 입력해 주세요."
パスワード
Transliteration: pasuwādo
"パスワードを入力してください。"
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