B1nountechnology
US/ˈpæs.wɜːrd/
UK/ˈpɑːs.wɜːd/
a secret group of letters or numbers you type to use a computer, account or app
In context
Never share your banking password with anyone, even someone claiming to be from the bank.
The app asks you to change your password every three months.
Using the same password for every account is risky.
Words that go with password
adjective + noun
- strong passwordA strong password mixes letters, numbers and symbols.
verb + noun
- change your passwordIf you get a strange login alert, change your password at once.
- enter a passwordYou have to enter a password to join the office Wi-Fi.
- forget your passwordIf you forget your password, click the link to get a new one.
- reset your passwordThe IT team can reset your password in a few minutes.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Please type the pass to log in.Correct: Please type the password to log in.