authentication

/ɔːˌθɛntɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The process of proving that something is real, true, or genuine.
    • Biometric authentication, like fingerprint scanning, is now common on smartphones.
    • The website requires two-factor authentication for extra security.
    • The art dealer performed a thorough authentication of the ancient vase.
  2. Proof or evidence that something is genuine.
    • The museum requested authentication from a recognized expert before displaying the artifact.
    • The certificate of authentication came with the signed baseball.
    • Without proper authentication, the email was flagged as suspicious.
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