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password manager
UK/ˈpɑːswɜːd ˈmænɪdʒə/US/ˈpæs.wɝd ˈmænɪdʒər/PASS·word MAN·ag·er
a software tool that stores and manages many passwords securely so you don't have to remember each one
Examples
“A good password manager creates strong, unique passwords for every website.”
“I store all my login details in a password manager to avoid reusing passwords.”
“Using a password manager reduces the risk of forgetting complex passwords.”
Band 8 sentence
“To improve my online security I installed a password manager that generates unique passwords for every account.”
Collocations
- use a password manager
- store passwords in a password manager
Word family
Common mistakes
passwords manager→password manager
use manager password→use a password manager
Say it for a higher band
5password book→6passwords manager→7+password manager
Synonyms
password vault
Easily confused
password vault
“I saved my logins in a password vault so I don't have to remember them all.”
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