authentication

English

Etymology

From authenticate +‎ -ation.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɔːˌθɛntɪˈkeɪʃn/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)
    Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Noun

authentication (plural authentications)

  1. something which validates or confirms the authenticity of something
  2. (computing) proof of the identity of a user logging on to some network
    Coordinate term: identification
  3. a hallmark or assay-mark on a piece of metalwork

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