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dongle

noun

(computer science) an electronic device that must be attached to a computer in order for it to use protected software

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
D
Ends with
E
Contains
ON
Scrabble score
8

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Pronunciation

ˈdɒŋɡl̩

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noun

  1. (computer science) an electronic device that must be attached to a computer in order for it to use protected software

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