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驗證碼

简验证码 · 繁驗證碼

Mandarin · pinyin yàn zhèng mǎ

verification code
CAPTCHA, a type of challenge-response test (computing)

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验: yàn · test, examine, inspect; verify
证: zhèng · prove, confirm, verify; proof
码: mǎ · number, numerals; yard; symbol

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4–4–3 · yan4 zheng4 ma3

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noun

(computing) verification code; security code; CAPTCHA

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