authenticate

Meanings

• Verb

  To make something authentic or genuine; to verify the authenticity or validity of something.

• Verb

  To confirm the identity of a person or thing, typically by providing evidence or proof.

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Antonyms

fake , ingenuine , phony

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Synonyms

credible , reliable , trustworthy , unfaked , bona fide , bonafide , genuine , real , unfaked

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with authenticate
certify , identify , validate

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Variants

List of all variants of authenticate that leads to same result
authenticate , authenticated , authenticates , authenticating , authenticator , authenticators

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'authenticus', meaning 'authentic' or 'genuine'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'authenticate' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. The process of authentically signing a document is known as 'notarization'.

3. In the digital world, authentication is often achieved through the use of passwords, biometric data, or two-factor authentication.

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Related Concepts

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1. verification: The process of confirming the validity or authenticity of data, documents, or information.

2. authenticity: The quality of being genuine or authentic.

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Culture

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The term 'authenticate' has been used extensively in various fields such as law, finance, and technology. In law, it refers to the process of proving the authenticity of a document or evidence. In finance, it is used to verify the authenticity of financial instruments or transactions. In technology, it is used to authenticate users or devices, ensuring secure access to systems and networks.

How to Memorize "authenticate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a document or object that needs to be authenticated. Visualize the process of checking its authenticity, such as examining seals, signatures, or other identifying features.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'authenticate' with words like 'verify', 'confirm', and 'validate'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'A' for 'authentic or genuine', 'T' for 'to verify', 'H' for 'to confirm', and 'E' for 'to ensure'.

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