password

Meanings

• noun

  A secret word or phrase used for verification of identity or gaining access to a system or information.

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Synonyms

pass , pw , pwd , pword , watchword , passcode

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Variants

List of all variants of password that leads to same result
password , passwords

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Old French 'password' meaning 'word passed', referring to the practice of exchanging secret words or phrases between parties to authenticate their identities.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The longest known password is 'password1234567890', which consists of 15 characters.

2. The most common password is 'password', which is used by an estimated 3% of all internet users.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Authentication: The process of verifying the identity of a user, device, or system before granting access to resources.

2. Encryption: The process of converting data into a coded form to prevent unauthorized access.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In popular culture, passwords have been a common theme in literature, movies, and television shows. They are often portrayed as complex, difficult to remember sequences of characters that must be entered correctly to access secure systems or information.

How to Memorize "password"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scene or image that represents each character in the password. For example, for the password 'correcthorsebatterystaple', you might visualize a correct horse jumping over a fence, followed by a battery being taken apart.

2. associate
   

   - Create associations between each character and a memorable word or phrase. For example, for the password 'password', you might associate each letter with the word 'parrot' to remember the sequence.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use mnemonic techniques such as acronyms or phrases to help remember the password. For example, for the password 'correcthorsebatterystaple', you might use the phrase 'Correct Horses Think Before They Staple' to remember the sequence.

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Memorize "password" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize password is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.