authentication

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Synonyms: authenticator, authentification, authenticating, authentications

Antonyms: authenticator, authentification, authenticating, authentications

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Noun

1. Something which [[validate]]s or [[confirm]]s the [[authenticity]] of something; or the process of doing so.
2. {{lb|en|computing}} {{U|proof}} of [[identity]] required by a [[user]] to [[log on]] to some [[network]] or access some [[resource]].
3. A [[hallmark]] or [[assay]]-[[mark]] on a piece of [[metalwork]].

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