ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Keyphrase

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Keyphrase is a noun meaning (cryptography) A phrase used in encryption as a key, like a single keyword (password).

Meaning

(cryptography) A phrase used in encryption as a key, like a single keyword (password).

More Meanings

  1. (linguistics) A phrase of relative importance in a text, acting like a keyword (important term) or a combination of keywords.

Word Forms

Synonyms for keyphrase

Depending on context, synonyms include passphrase.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include keyword, key-word, keystring, password, keyring, parole.

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