I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
1.
a. : a word or phrase that must be spoken by a person before he is allowed to pass a barrier or guard : countersign
b. : something that enables one to pass or gain admission
food in any form was the magic password to her heart — Evelyn Barkins
2. : a secret word or formula used as a sign of greeting or recognition among members of a society or group : watchword
has the usual grips and passwords — C.W.Ferguson
II. noun
: a sequence of characters required for access to a computer system