keyholding

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noun

The role of entrusting or holding the key to a building or other asset for security purposes.

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Meanings

nounkeyholding (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe role of entrusting or holding the key to a building or other asset for security purposes.
adjectivekeyholding (not comparable)
  1. not comparablecomputingThat stores or holds a cryptographic key.

Origin

From key + holding.

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Cite this entry
APA

keyholding. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/keyholding

MLA

“keyholding.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/keyholding. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “keyholding,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/keyholding.

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