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authentication in WordNet English dictionary

noun
  1. a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity
    authentication  hallmark  assay-mark 
  2. validating the authenticity of something or someone
    authentication  certification 
WordNet Lexical Database v3.0, © 2006 Princeton University


authentication in English Wiktionary

 
  1. (noun) something which validates or confirms the authenticity of something
  2. (noun) (computing) proof of the identity of a user logging on to some network
  3. (noun) a hallmark or assay-mark on a piece of metalwork
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