bearer
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8.4
- noun
- /ˈbɛrər/
- Specialized
- ring bearer
- standard bearer
Examples
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I'm afraid each key is paired with a 10-digit number known only to the account bearer.
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It would work and need not raise privacy issues because the card can contain biometric data, such as a fingerprint or retina scan, which matches the card to the bearer, and the card can tell a law officer, an employer, or a checkout clerk all they need to know:
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To access the secure server, the developer presented a bearer token that verified his identity.
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As a digital wallet user, you must keep your bearer credentials safe to protect your transactions.
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The application requires you to enter a bearer token in order to authenticate your session.
Synonyms
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6.9
A digital item on a blockchain that shows value or gives rights
Compounds
- Archaic
11
9.0
A bond not registered to an owner that pays interest to the person who holds the physical certificate
- Archaic
2
9.9
A share certificate that has no owner's name and makes the person who holds it the owner
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8.2
The eleventh zodiac sign is Aquarius, with the sun there from about January 20 to February 18
- Specialized
A paper showing you own part of a company that belongs to whoever holds it
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Bearer comes from the old English verb bear, which means 'to carry', plus the ending -er meaning 'one who does'. In computing a 'bearer' token is like a ticket or key: whoever 'carries' the token can use the service, which is why keeping it safe matters.