case-sensitive
adjective
case-sen·si·tive
ˈkās-ˈsen(t)-sə-tiv 
-ˈsen(t)s-təv
: requiring correct input of uppercase and lowercase letters
Having the Caps Lock key on accidentally can also lead to a frustrating series of "wrong password" alerts when trying to use a case-sensitive password for your office network or Internet provider.—
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“Case-sensitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/case-sensitive. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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