noun
Meaning 1
A call of fire alarm to a fire station.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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Standard Lemma guide
firecall
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noun
Meaning 2
A request for provision of emergency access to a computer system in order to fix a problem
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: computer security
Examples
- 1996 August, Computer Incident Response Guidebook, NAVSO P-5239-19, Department of the Navy Firecall procedures must include provisions for verifying the identity of the person who needs a password or encryption key during an emergency.
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History
Etymology
From fire + call.