The difference between Password and Watchword
When used as nouns, password means a word used to gain admittance or to gain access to information, whereas watchword means a prearranged reply to the challenge of a sentry or a guard.
Password is also verb with the meaning: to protect with a password.
check bellow for the other definitions of Password and Watchword
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Password as a noun:
A word used to gain admittance or to gain access to information; watchword.
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Password as a noun (computing):
A string of characters used to log in to a computer or network, to access a level in a video game, etc.
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Password as a verb (computing, transitive):
To protect with a password.
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Watchword as a noun:
a prearranged reply to the challenge of a sentry or a guard; a password or signal by which friends can be known from enemies
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Watchword as a noun:
a word used as a motto, as expressive of a principle or rule of action; a maxim, byword
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Watchword as a noun:
a rallying cry