logon
nounEtymology Deverbal from log on.
1
Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences credentials: the combination of a user's identification and password used to enter a computer.
- Using the same logon for different systems can be a security risk.
2
Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences The process of logging on.
- The user's desktop is displayed shortly after logon.