authentication

American  

[aw-then-ti-key-shuhn] / ɔˌθɛn tɪˈkeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. 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.

2. 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): biometric authentication;

   password authentication;

   biometric authentication;

   authentication credentials.

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Other Word Forms

• reauthentication noun

Etymology

Origin of authentication

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

Example Sentences

"Nature is a great choice from a banknote authentication perspective and means we can showcase the UK's rich and varied wildlife on the next series of banknotes," she added.

From Barron's

But she said the key is "prevention and education", including limiting personal information online, using strong passwords and two-factor authentication, and being cautious before sending money or personal images.

From BBC

New authentication systems will be needed to stop fraudsters from sending fake invoices to bots, for example.

From Barron's

“There are issues with allowing agents to be able to do their work properly, even authentication,” Carvelli said on a panel.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the 1980s and ’90s, biometric authentication was a technology our parents could only imagine after watching sci-fi movies in theaters or on VCRs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• certification
• verification