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===Etymology===
===Etymology===
''[[key]] [[generator]]''
Short for {{m|en|key}} {{m|en|generator}}.


===Pronunciation===
===Pronunciation===
* {{IPA|en|/ˌkiːˈd͡ʒɛn/}}
*{{audio|en-uk-keygen.ogg|Audio (UK)|lang=en}}
* {{audio|en|en-uk-keygen.ogg|a=UK}}


===Noun===
===Noun===
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# {{context|computing|lang=en}} A small [[program]] used to generate a [[key]], such as a [[cryptographic]] key or a key used to unlock a [[trial]] version of [[software]] illegitimately.
# {{lb|en|computing}} A small [[program]] used to generate a [[license]] [[key]] used to [[unlock]] a [[trial]] version of [[software]] illegitimately.
#* {{quote-text|en|year=2013|author=Chris Fehily|title=Cancel Cable: How Internet Pirates Get Free Stuff
|passage=A key generator, or '''keygen''', is a mini program that generates a product key or serial number that unlocks or activates software. '''Keygens''' are usually standalone executables, but some are command-line programs that you run in Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (OS X).}}


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* Russian: {{t+|ru|кейген|m}}
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Revision as of 23:43, 2 June 2024

English

Etymology

Short for key generator.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌkiːˈd͡ʒɛn/
  • Audio (UK):(file)

Noun

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keygen (plural keygens)

  1. (computing) A small program used to generate a license key used to unlock a trial version of software illegitimately.
    • 2013, Chris Fehily, Cancel Cable: How Internet Pirates Get Free Stuff:
      A key generator, or keygen, is a mini program that generates a product key or serial number that unlocks or activates software. Keygens are usually standalone executables, but some are command-line programs that you run in Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (OS X).

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