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clave — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • code noun Instructions written in a programming language that a computer can run.
  • critical adj Extremely important, often because a lot depends on it.
  • key noun A shaped piece of metal used to open or lock a particular lock.
  • keystone noun The central wedge-shaped stone at the top of an arch that locks the other stones in place.
  • keyword noun An important word used to represent or search for a topic, especially online.
  • passcode noun A sequence of characters or numbers used to verify identity and grant access to a device or system.

Senses

clave is used for these senses in English:

  • clef (music) A symbol found on a musical staff that indicates the pitches represented by the lines and the spaces on the staff [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
  • code (cryptography) A cryptographic system using a codebook that converts words or phrases into codewords.
  • critical Extremely important.
  • key Indispensable, supremely important.
  • key A small guide explaining symbols or terminology, especially the legend on a map or chart.
  • key (computing) A value that uniquely identifies an entry in a container.
  • keystone (architecture) The top stone of an arch.
  • keyword (cryptography) Any word#Noun used as the key to a code.

code — full definition

  1. noun Instructions written in a programming language that a computer can run.
  2. noun A system of symbols or signals used to represent information secretly or compactly.
  3. noun A formal set of laws, rules, or principles governing a subject or group.
  4. verb To write instructions for a computer program.

critical — full definition

  1. adj Extremely important, often because a lot depends on it.
  2. adj Expressing disapproval or finding fault.
  3. adj In a dangerous or unstable medical condition.
  4. adj Relating to careful analysis or evaluation, especially of literature or art.

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