tunnussana — meaning in English

English meaning

• password noun A secret word or string of characters used to prove identity and gain access to a place, system, or account.
• watchword noun A word adopted as a slogan expressing a principle, belief or guiding rule; a call to action.

Senses

tunnussana is used for these senses in English:

• password (military, security) A word relayed to a person to gain admittance to a place or to gain access to information.
• watchword (military, security) A prearranged reply to the challenge of a sentry or a guard; a password or signal by which friends can be known from enemies.

watchword — full definition

1. noun A word adopted as a slogan expressing a principle, belief or guiding rule; a call to action.
2. noun A secret word agreed in advance, used to answer a guard's challenge and show you are not an enemy.

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