authenticate
verb (used with object)
to establish as genuine.
authenticating
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present participleof authenticate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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This technology could potentially be applied to authenticating wine, perfumes or other luxury goods, says Liu of Ainos, which trained its e-nose to differentiate varieties of coffee beans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026
We did this by reviewing and authenticating thousands of leaked and gathered documents.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2025
Headed into the 2024 election, every American needs to up to the challenge of authenticating the news that they use to inform how they vote.
From Salon ● May 21, 2024
“Above all else though, the program does not allow for authenticating balls in the stands because it is a chain-of-custody and witness-based program.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 11, 2024
I deny that Jesus Christ can be fairly quoted as authenticating this narrative.
From Who Wrote the Bible? : a Book for the People by Washington Gladden
