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Meaning of keygen | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˌkiːˈd͡ʒɛn

Definitions

A small program used to generate a license key used to unlock a trial version of software illegitimately.

Equivalents

Français keygen
Русский кейген

Examples

“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).”

CEFR level

B1
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This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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