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Dongle

nounid 44090·updated May 18, 2026
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(computer science) an electronic device that must be attached to a computer in order for it to use protected software

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plural
Dongles
possessive
Dongle's
pluralpossessive
Dongles'

Framework definitions

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

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