authenticate
/əˈθɛntɪkeɪt/
verb
- To prove that something is real, true, or genuine.
- You need to authenticate your identity before accessing the account.
- The expert authenticated the painting as a genuine Picasso.
- The museum uses special tools to authenticate ancient artifacts.
- To confirm the identity of a user, usually by entering a password or using a security method.
- Please authenticate your login by entering your password.
- The app uses fingerprint scanning to authenticate users.
- You must authenticate your email address to complete the registration.
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