authentication

Noun

Meaning

a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity

validating the authenticity of something or someone

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

certification hallmark assay-mark cam support evidence testament visa security agreement identity document recognition proof approval
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Antonyms

prevention opposition bar ban barrier arguing
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Hypernyms

mark proof marking marker validation substantiation

Phrases with the word

authentication code authentication key authentication token authentication card authentication seal authentication mark

Examples

A lot of companies are clueless, because they spend most or all of their security budget on high-tech security like fire walls and biometric authentication - which are important and needed - but then they don't train their people. Kevin Mitnick

I have relentlessly beat the drum for Google's 'two-step' authentication systems for Gmail and other services, which radically reduce the likelihood that your account can be hacked from afar. James Fallows

Absa said it would move its SMS OTP authentication method to a banking app approval or USSD (1-approve or 9-reject) approval request. Source: Internet

Access to it is therefore usually controlled by insisting on an authentication procedure to establish with some degree of confidence the identity of the user, granting privileges established for that identity. Source: Internet

Adding two-factor authentication is part of Zoom’s ongoing efforts to make its platform safe and secure for users. Source: Internet

A digital signature is an authentication mechanism that enables the creator of the message to attach a code that acts as a signature. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

authenticate authenticated authenticating seals authentication card authentication code authentication key