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===Etymology=== |
===Etymology=== |
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Short for {{m|en|key}} {{m|en|generator}}. |
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* {{IPA|en|/ˌkiːˈd͡ʒɛn/}} |
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===Noun=== |
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# {{lb|en|computing}} A small [[program]] used to generate a [[license]] [[key]] used to [[unlock]] a [[trial]] version of [[software]] illegitimately. |
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#* {{quote-text|en|year=2013|author=Chris Fehily|title=Cancel Cable: How Internet Pirates Get Free Stuff |
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|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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[[fr:keygen]] |
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Revision as of 23:43, 2 June 2024
English
Etymology
Pronunciation
Noun
keygen (plural keygens)
- (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).