authenticate
/ɔːˈθɛntɪkeɪt/
verify
📚 Meanings
- 1.
To prove that something is real, true, or genuine.
"The expert authenticated the painting as an original Picasso."
- 2.
To confirm the identity of a user or system, often for access control.
"Users must authenticate with their password before accessing the system."
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The museum used advanced technology to authenticate the ancient artifact.
The museum used advanced technology to verify the ancient artifact.
Please enter your password to authenticate your account.
Please enter your password to verify your account.
It's important to authenticate the source of information before sharing it online.
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How do you pronounce authenticate?
authenticate is pronounced [/ɔːˈθɛntɪkeɪt/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does authenticate mean?
authenticate means "verify". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is authenticate?
authenticate is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "The museum used advanced technology to authenticate the ancient artifact." — used to mean "verify".
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