Associations to the word «Authentication»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

AUTHENTICATION, noun. A mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity.
AUTHENTICATION, noun. Validating the authenticity of something or someone.

Wise words

Don't use words too big for the subject. Don't say "infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite.
C. S. Lewis