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  1. dongle:


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Detailed Synonyms for dongle in English

dongle:

dongle [the ~] nomen

  1. the dongle
    – (computer science) an electronic device that must be attached to a computer in order for it to use protected software 1
    the dongle
    – (computer science) an electronic device that must be attached to a computer in order for it to use protected software 1
  2. the dongle
    – A security device connected to an input/output port to permit the use of a particular software package on that computer. The use of the hardware key hash permits backup copying of software but prevents its unlicensed use on additional computers. 2
    the dongle
    – A security device connected to an input/output port to permit the use of a particular software package on that computer. The use of the hardware key hash permits backup copying of software but prevents its unlicensed use on additional computers. 2

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Related Definitions for "dongle":

  1. (computer science) an electronic device that must be attached to a computer in order for it to use protected software1
  2. A security device connected to an input/output port to permit the use of a particular software package on that computer. The use of the hardware key hash permits backup copying of software but prevents its unlicensed use on additional computers.2