login
|log/in|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈlɔːɡɪn/
🇬🇧
/ˈlɒɡɪn/
access entry
Etymology
Etymology Information
'login' originates from the English word 'log' combined with 'in', where 'log' meant 'record' and 'in' indicated 'entry'.
Historical Evolution
'log in' transformed into the noun 'login' as computer systems became more prevalent, eventually becoming the modern English word 'login'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to record entry', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'accessing a computer system'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of gaining access to a computer system or network by entering a username and password.
Please enter your login details to access your account.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45