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passcode

Passcode (noun) means a sequence of characters or numbers used to verify identity and grant access to a device or system. Example: “Enter your six-digit passcode to unlock the phone.”

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A sequence of characters or numbers used to verify identity and grant access to a device or system.
"Enter your six-digit passcode to unlock the phone."

How to use passcode

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA short code (often numeric) used instead of a password to unlock something, like a phone.

Common mistake

A passcode is typically short and numeric (like a phone PIN); a password is usually longer and can mix letters, numbers, and symbols.

Easily confused with

Word forms

passcodes plural

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Enter your six-digit _____ to unlock the phone.

Etymology

A blend of pass and code.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “passcode” mean?

The word “passcode” means a sequence of characters or numbers used to verify identity and grant access to a device or system. In plain terms, a short code (often numeric) used instead of a password to unlock something, like a phone.

How do you use “passcode” in a sentence?

Here is “passcode” used in a sentence: “Enter your six-digit passcode to unlock the phone.”

What part of speech is “passcode”?

“Passcode” is a noun.

What is the meaning of passcode?

"passcode" (noun) means a sequence of characters or numbers used to verify identity and grant access to a device or system.

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