🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Zugangscode

Pronunciation / Transliteration: tsuːɡangˌkoːd

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Passcode/ˈpæskəʊd/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Sie müssen Ihren Zugangscode eingeben, um Ihr Telefon zu entsperren."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A secret word or phrase that must be used to gain access to a system or service.

    "You need to enter your passcode to unlock your phone."
  2. 2

    A numerical or alphanumeric code used for security purposes.

    "The bank requires a passcode to authorize online transactions."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'passcode' is a compound of 'pass', derived from the Latin 'passus', meaning 'step' or 'to go', and 'code', from the Latin 'codex', meaning 'book' or 'system'. It emerged in the late 20th century with the rise of digital security, evolving to denote a secret word or phrase used for authentication.

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