keyphase

noun
UK /ˈkiːfeɪz/
US /ˈkiːfeɪz/

A keyphase is a special set of words that works like a secret key.

She typed the keyphase to unlock the secret game level.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A short stage in a process that is very important.

The final keyphase of the project was testing the robot.

3. A memorable phrase used to remember something important.

He used a keyphase to recall the order of the planets.

4. A signal word that starts a special action in a computer program.

The program waits for the keyphase before it begins.