authentication

English

Etymology

From authenticate +‎ -ation.

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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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