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passkey

Passkey (noun) means a key that opens multiple locks in a building, typically held by staff or management. Example: “The hotel manager used a passkey to open the guest's room.”

noun
1
A key that opens multiple locks in a building, typically held by staff or management.
"The hotel manager used a passkey to open the guest's room."
2
A modern login credential tied to a specific device, used in place of a traditional password.
"The app now supports passkeys for faster, more secure sign-in."

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In plain EnglishEither a master key for doors, or (in tech) a device-based login method replacing passwords.

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passkeys plural

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Etymology

From pass and key.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “passkey” mean?

The word “passkey” means a key that opens multiple locks in a building, typically held by staff or management. In plain terms, either a master key for doors, or (in tech) a device-based login method replacing passwords.

How do you use “passkey” in a sentence?

Here is “passkey” used in a sentence: “The hotel manager used a passkey to open the guest's room.”

What part of speech is “passkey”?

“Passkey” is a noun.

How many meanings does “passkey” have?

“Passkey” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a key that opens multiple locks in a building, typically held by staff or management.

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