Meaning & use
Passcodes
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Sequences of numbers or characters entered to gain access to a device, account, or secure area.
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You'll need to enter your passcode to unlock the phone.
Employees are required to change their passcodes every ninety days.
A note on using this word
While often used interchangeably with 'password,' a passcode typically refers specifically to a numeric code, as on a phone lock screen or keypad.
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passwordsPINs
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