multi-factor authentication
ˈmʌlti ˈfæktər əˌθɛntɪˈkeɪʃən
Definition

Definition of multi-factor authentication - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
securityTECH.way to protect accounts using multiple checksTECH.
  • Multi-factor authentication keeps your online accounts safe.
2FA two-factor authentication
2.
verificationTECH.process to confirm identity with more than one methodTECH.
  • Use multi-factor authentication for extra security.
identity verification two-factor authentication
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Expressions with multi

multi-layeredadj.
having several layers, either physical or metaphorical
The plot of the movie is multi-layered.
multi-skilledadj.
having skills or training in several different areas
She is multi-skilled and can handle any project.
multi-companyadj.
involving or including more than one company
The project is a multi-company collaboration.
multi-seededadj.
containing many seeds inside
The multi-seeded fruit was perfect for the recipe.
multi-speedadj.
having more than one speed setting or level
This multi-speed fan cools the room quickly.
multi-storeyadj.
having more than one level or floor
The city is full of multi-storey buildings.

Expressions with factor

factor inv.
include something when making a plan or decision
You should factor in the cost before buying.
duh factorn.
something so obvious it needs no explanation
The answer was a duh factor, everyone knew it.
feel-good factorn.
feeling of happiness or satisfaction
The movie had a strong feel-good factor that left the audience smiling.
ick factorn.
level of disgust or aversion something causes
The ick factor of the dish was too high.
wow factorn.
quality or feature that makes something exciting or impressive
The new phone has real wow factor.
X factorn.
special talent or quality
He has the X factor that makes him a star.
latte factorn.
habit of spending on non-essentials
Identifying your latte factor can help you manage your finances better.
wife acceptance factorn.
measure of how acceptable a purchase is to one's spouse
The new TV has a high wife acceptance factor.
care factor zeron.
complete lack of interest or concern
When he heard the news, his response was care factor zero.
factor outv.
omit or not consider as a factor
We need to factor out the weather in our plans.

Expressions with authentication

authentication coden.
short string sent or entered to confirm a user is allowed access
The bank texted an authentication code to finish the online payment.
authentication tokenn.
digital code used by a system to prove a user identity
The server checks the authentication token before allowing access to the dashboard.
biometric authenticationn.
automatic identification using physiological and behavioral traits
Biometric authentication is used to unlock smartphones.
knowledge-based authenticationn.
security process relying on user-provided information
Knowledge-based authentication asks users to answer personal questions.
two-factor authenticationn.
security method using two authentication factors
Many websites now require two-factor authentication for added security.
authentication informationn.
data used by a system to check and confirm identity or access rights
Never share authentication information like your password or security token.
authentication protocoln.
set of rules a system uses to check a user's claimed identity
The website updated its authentication protocol to prevent unauthorized access.
authentication requestn.
message or action asking a system to verify a user's identity
The server rejected the authentication request because the password was incorrect.
authentication servern.
server that checks user login details before allowing access
The company uses a central authentication server for all internal applications.
message authenticationn.
process that confirms a message comes from the claimed sender and is unchanged
The system uses message authentication to protect sensitive financial transactions.

Terms related to multi-factor authentication

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authenticauthenticateauthenticatorfactoraccessauthenticationcredentialsidentitypasswordprotectionsecurityverification

Terms with multi-factor authentication included in their meaning

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MFAacr.
acr: multi-factor authentication
security process using multiple verification methods

Examples of multi-factor authentication in a sentence

  • Multi-factor authentication is required for accessing the database.
  • Enable multi-factor authentication to protect your account.
  • Banks often require multi-factor authentication for transactions.

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  1. French:authentification multi-facteurs, authentification à deux facteurs, ...
  2. German:Multi-Faktor-Authentifizierung, mehrstufige Authentifizierung, ...
  3. Italian:autenticazione a più fattori, ...
  4. Spanish:autenticación multifactor, ...
  5. Portuguese:autenticação multifator, autenticação de múltiplos fatores, ...
  6. Chinese:多因素认证, ...
  7. Japanese:多要素認証, 二段階認証, ...
  8. Arabic:مُصادَقَة مُتَعَدِّدَة العَوامِل, المُصادَقَة مُتَعَدِّدَة العَوامِل, ...
  9. Hebrew:אִמּוּת רַב-גּוֹרְמִי, אִימּוּת רַב-גּוֹרְמִי, ...
  10. Russian:многофакторная аутентификация, ...
  11. Ukrainian:багатофакторна аутентифікація, ...
  12. Hindi:बहु-घटक प्रमाणीकरण, ...
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