"multifactor" meaning in All languages combined

See multifactor on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: multi- + factor Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|multi|factor}} multi- + factor Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} multifactor (not comparable)
  1. Of or pertaining to more than one factor. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-multifactor-en-adj-NxquBmLv
  2. (computing) Involving more than one distinct authentication mechanism, such as both a password and facial recognition. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-multifactor-en-adj-rDtLS5Sd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with multi- Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 2 98 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with multi-: 9 91 Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Translations (of or pertaining to multiple factors): monitekijäinen (Finnish)
Disambiguation of 'of or pertaining to multiple factors': 45 55

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