authentication

[ aw-then-ti-key-shuhn ]

/ ɔˌθɛn tɪˈkeɪ ʃən /

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noun

the act or process of establishing something as genuine or authoritative: The requisite authentication was performed on each piece before it was donated to the museum.

Also called electronic authentication .Digital Technology. the act or process of establishing identity and verifying permission to access an electronic device or computer network (often used attributively): password authentication;biometric authentication;authentication credentials.

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Origin of authentication

First recorded in 1600–20; authenticat(e) + -ion

OTHER WORDS FROM authentication

re·au·then·ti·ca·tion, noun

Words nearby authentication

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How to use authentication in a sentence

At the time of its initial launch, Amazon argued that palm prints were a more private form of biometric authentication than some other methods, because you can’t determine a customer’s identity based only on the image of their palm.
Amazon expands its biometric-based Amazon One palm reader system to more retail stores|Sarah Perez|February 1, 2021|TechCrunch
Once the attackers had that initial foothold, they used a variety of complex privilege escalation and authentication attacks to exploit flaws in Microsoft's cloud services.
30% of “SolarWinds hack” victims didn’t actually use SolarWinds|Jim Salter|January 29, 2021|Ars Technica
Beyond that, other authentication apps let you back up your logins to the cloud, which might work best for you, or you could transfer your authenticator app and its codes to another phone or tablet if you have one spare.
How to reset your devices without losing everything|David Nield|January 28, 2021|Popular-Science
Especially when it’s not being used as some kind of authentication with the extra layers of security and encryption that biometrics promise.
For Amazon’s $25 custom T-shirt, your body is a wonderland (of data)|Heather Kelly|January 5, 2021|Washington Post

Dewu, a platform for sneakers exchange, provides authentication services for consumers.
The Unlikely New Champion of Consumer Rights: China|Charu Kasturi|December 17, 2020|Ozy
Lastly, users should seriously consider turning on 2-factor authentication for any service that supports it.
How to Mitigate the Damage of the Heartbleed Security Hole|Joshua Kopstein|April 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Pollock-Krasner Authentication Board continued to nix Red, Black and Silver, until they disbanded in 1996.
Red, Black, and Silver’ Just May Be Jackson Pollock’s Last Painting|Anthony Haden-Guest|January 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Several reports by fishermen were traced by the writer, but authentication was not achieved.
Fishes of Chautauqua, Cowley and Elk Counties, Kansas|Artie L. Metcalf
He has contributed articles on art authentication to a number of journals.
The Atomic Fingerprint|Bernard Keisch
Other agents went with money and waggon-loads of flour, which were their own authentication.
The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St John, Vol. II|Marcus Dods
On no occasion did He admit that such authentication of Himself was a sufficient cause for a miracle.
The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St John, Vol. II|Marcus Dods
What do they call it now—authentication charts, which is also a secret.
Warren Commission (8 of 26): Hearings Vol. VIII (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy