Etymology

keycard

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Today it means: A usually plastic card which stores a digital signature that is used to operate an electronic access control lock. Full definition →

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keycard · noun1

From key (“lock opener”) + card (“piece of plastic”).

keycard · noun2

From key (“important”) + card (“playing card”).

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