PhysicalThing: api key

Lexeme:	api key Very Rare (0.01)
Definition:	noun. An API key, also known as an application programming interface key, is a unique code or token that is used to authenticate and identify a user or application that is making requests to an API (Application Programming Interface). API keys are typically included in API requests as a security measure to ensure that only authorized users or applications can access and use the API. They are often used to track and monitor API usage, enforce usage limits, and apply rate limiting to prevent abuse or unauthorized access. GPT3.5 Word Forms: noun. api key (singular), api keys (plural)
Synonyms:	(none)
Abstraction:	(hypernym) entity (hypernym) key (hypernym) physical thing
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Properties:	(none)
Basic Categories:	information
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Policy Examples:	The data we collect in connection with GetBanner includes your API Access Code, the API key (identifier for application), End User device identifier, platform, landscape, banner orientation, reward message, end user IP address, theme identifier, and custom parameters. #flurry
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