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authentication
/ɔːˌθɛn.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
[/ɔːˌθɛn.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/]
verifying identity
Advancednoun
Definition
The process of verifying that someone or something is who or what they claim to be.
Example
Two-factor authentication adds a second step that greatly reduces the risk of breaches.
Two-factor authentication adds a second step that greatly reduces the risk of breaches.
Etymology
From Greek 'authentikos' (genuine); the computing sense is modern.
How & Where It’s Used
Central to cybersecurity and online account access.