authentication

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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

Synonyms

• authentification

Translations

• French: authentification
• German: Authentifikation
• Italian: autenticazione
• Portuguese: autenticação
• Russian: идентифика́ция

Translations

• French: certification
• Italian: autenticazione
• Portuguese: autenticação
• Spanish: autenticación

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