anti-counterfeiting

adjective

an·​ti-coun·​ter·​feit·​ing
ˌan-tē-ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌfi-tiŋ
ˌan-tī- How to pronounce anti-counterfeiting (audio)
: opposed to or used to prevent counterfeiting
anti-counterfeiting measures
anti-counterfeiting technology

Examples of anti-counterfeiting in a Sentence

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Federal registration for these terms supply the A’s with an exclusive right to use those marks, presumption of ownership, superior positioning for licensing marks for compensation and anti-counterfeiting protections from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Jan. 2026 When platforms comply with certain anti-counterfeiting measures, they could be shielded from liability if a seller offers a fake product. Gabrielle Fonrouge,paige Tortorelli, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025 Use in anti-counterfeiting measures In this new study, researchers placed a liquid crystal solution between two pieces of glass coated with dye molecules. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025 Alastair Gray, director of anti-counterfeiting for INTA, said the company has already taken part in several programs the group offers. Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 29 July 2025 Stewart said the products have been purchased on several large marketplace platforms, and the anti-counterfeiting alliance talks regularly with eBay and Meta, as well as smaller platforms, such as Temu, to advocate enforcing policies against counterfeit parts. Christina Hall, Freep.com, 25 May 2025 For example, flickering infrared light could be used to transmit information in security, rescue, encryption or anti-counterfeiting settings. Michael Franco may 23, New Atlas, 23 May 2025 For example, flickering infrared light could be used to transmit information in security, rescue, encryption, or anti-counterfeiting settings. Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2025 This work represents the latest development in at least a decade-long history of nanotechnology being used in anti-counterfeiting and brand protection. IEEE Spectrum, 28 June 2016

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anti-counterfeiting was in 1906

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“Anti-counterfeiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-counterfeiting. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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