Meaning of the word passphrase in English

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passphrase

US /ˈpæs.freɪz/
UK /ˈpæs.freɪz/

Noun

1.

a secret phrase, or a combination of letters and numbers, used to get access to a computer or a computer file (= be able to start using it):

Example:
The encrypted file is now widely available online, along with the passphrase to open it.
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