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authentication

/ɔːˌθentɪˈkeɪʃən/  ·  say it: aw·then·tuh·KAY·shuhn

verifying that a user is who they claim to be

In Technology & Computing

In more detail

1. (noun) the process of verifying or confirming that something is real, genuine, or true

2. (noun) the process of confirming that a person is who they claim to be, usually by checking a password or other proof of identity

Examples

• 1. The museum used special tests to verify the authentication of the ancient painting.
• 2. Two-factor authentication requires you to provide two different forms of proof when logging into your account.

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