Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun The process of identifying oneself to a computer, usually by entering one's username and password.
  • noun A username.

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  • noun computing A combination of a user's identification and password used to enter a computer, program, network, etc.
  • noun computing The process of logging in.

Etymologies

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From the verb log in.

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Examples

  • SELECT password FROM MyTableNameHere WHERE login = @login and in a line in your code you use Parameters.

    ASP.NET Forums 2009

  • $this - > _updated = true; else throw new Exception ( "Invalid server response"); public function setLoginPassword ($login, $password) $this - > _login = $login;

    phpBB.com CaNNon_ 2010

  • $this - > _updated = true; else throw new Exception ( "Invalid server response"); public function setLoginPassword ($login, $password) $this - > _login = $login;

    phpBB.com CaNNon_ 2010

  • $this - > _updated = true; else throw new Exception ( "Invalid server response"); public function setLoginPassword ($login, $password) $this - > _login = $login;

    phpBB.com Yes-I 2010

  • $this - > _updated = true; else throw new Exception ( "Invalid server response"); public function setLoginPassword ($login, $password) $this - > _login = $login;

    phpBB.com Yes-I 2010

  • Alternate LastPass profile logins are handed with a simple drop-down list at the main login box.

    The Easy, Any-Browser, Any-OS Password Solution | Lifehacker Australia 2010

  • If your Google account username/Gmail login is jane. smith, you can also login as janesmith, or ja. ne.smith, or any combination you prefer.

    Google Doesn’t Require You To Login With Dots | Lifehacker Australia 2010

  • Once in, a remote user has the same rights as someone sitting at the keyboard, so the security of requiring a second login is worth the little bit of extra trouble.

    2010 April « Steve Wildstrom on Tech 2010

  • A login is required for personalisation and bookmarking, but you can play with the interface and suggestion engine without a login.

    Worio Enhances Popular Search Engines With Extra Features | Lifehacker Australia 2009

  • Once in, a remote user has the same rights as someone sitting at the keyboard, so the security of requiring a second login is worth the little bit of extra trouble.

    Running a PC (or Mac) from Your iPad « Steve Wildstrom on Tech 2010

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