USB key

noun

A USB drive used to identify and authenticate a user.

Meanings

nounUSB key (plural USB keys)

plural USB keys

  1. computer hardwareA USB drive used to identify and authenticate a user.
  2. Synonym of flash drive.

    Synonyms: flash drive

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSynonym of flash drive.

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