(1) A keyboard button. See qwerty keyboard.
(2) A numeric code that is used to encrypt text for security purposes. See key length, key space, cryptography and salt.
(2) A numeric code that is used to encrypt text for security purposes. See key length, key space, cryptography and salt.
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