authentication
|au-then-ti-ca-tion|
B2
/ɔːˌθɛntɪˈkeɪʃən/
(authenticate)
prove genuine
Etymology
Etymology Information
'authentication' originates from the Greek word 'authentikos', meaning 'genuine' or 'original'.
Historical Evolution
'authentikos' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'authenticare', and eventually became the modern English word 'authenticate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to establish as genuine', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'verifying identity'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process or action of verifying the identity of a user or process.
The system requires authentication before granting access.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45