authentication
ɔːˌθɛntɪˈkeɪʃən
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Definition of authentication - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
validationTECH.process of confirming something's authenticityTECH.
  • The authentication of the document took several hours.
certification verification
2.
verification processTECH.process of verifying identity or validityTECH.
  • The system requires authentication before granting access..
validation verification
3.
technologyTECH.proof of a user's identity in computingTECH.
  • Authentication is required to access the secure network.
validation verification
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Expressions with authentication

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short string sent or entered to confirm a user is allowed access
The bank texted an authentication code to finish the online payment.
digital code used by a system to prove a user identity
The server checks the authentication token before allowing access to the dashboard.
automatic identification using physiological and behavioral traits
Biometric authentication is used to unlock smartphones.
security process relying on user-provided information
Knowledge-based authentication asks users to answer personal questions.
way to protect accounts using multiple checks
Multi-factor authentication keeps your online accounts safe.
security method using two authentication factors
Many websites now require two-factor authentication for added security.

Origin of authentication

Greek, authentes (author) + Latin, -ficare (to make)

Terms with authentication included in their meaning

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authentication
authenticated or verified in writing
MFAacr.
acr: multi-factor authentication
security process using multiple verification methods
authentication
the act of applying a seal to something
authentication
handwritten signature as opposed to electronic one
authentication
process of verifying identity using fingerprints
authentication
mark a document with an official stamp to show authenticity
telephony
return call made automatically for authentication
authentication
mark in hardened wax used to close or confirm documents or packages

Examples of authentication in a sentence

  • The bank needs authentication for the transaction.
  • Authentication is required to access the secure area.
  • The app uses fingerprint authentication for security.
  • Two-factor authentication enhances security for online accounts.
  • The app requires authentication before use.

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  1. French:authentification, ...
  2. German:Authentifizierung, ...
  3. Italian:autenticazione, ...
  4. Spanish:autenticación, verificación, ...
  5. Portuguese:autenticação, verificação, ...
  6. Chinese:认证, 身份验证, ...
  7. Japanese:認証, 認証プロセス, ...
  8. Arabic:توثيق, مُصَادَقَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:אִימוּת, אִמּוּת, ...
  10. Russian:проверка подлинности, проверка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:аутентифікація, автентифікація, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रमाणीकरण, सत्यापन प्रक्रिया, ...
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