| the act of logging in to a computer, esp. a multiuser computer or a remote or networked computer system. |
log·in  (lôg'ĭn', lŏg'-) n. The process of identifying oneself to a computer, usually by entering one's username and password. |
| Main Entry: | login1 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | the process of identifying oneself to gain computer access, esp. with a username and password; also called logon |
| Etymology: | 1965-70 |
| Main Entry: | login2 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a username and password or other commands used to gain access to a computer |
| Etymology: | 1965-70 |
| Main Entry: | login3 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | the ability to access a computer or computer service |
| Etymology: | 1965-70 |
LOGIN
1. An object-oriented deductive language and database system integrating logic programming and inheritance.
["LOGIN: A Logic Programming Language with Built-In Inheritance", H. Ait-Kaci et al, J Logic Programming 3(3):185-215 (1986)].