authentication

authentication

English

Etymology

    From authenticate + -ation.

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    Noun

    authentication (countable and uncountable, plural authentications)

    1. Something which validates or confirms the authenticity of something; or the process of doing so.
      document authentication
      strong authentication
      The museum required scientific tests for the authentication of the painting.
    2. (computing) Proof of identity required by a user to log on to some network or access some resource.
      Coordinate term: identification
      digital authentication
      Online banking uses two-factor authentication.
    3. A hallmark or assay-mark on a piece of metalwork.

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