: opposed to or used to prevent counterfeiting
anti-counterfeiting measures
anti-counterfeiting technology

Examples of anti-counterfeiting in a Sentence

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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 When platforms comply with certain anti-counterfeiting measures, they could be shielded from liability if a seller offers a fake product. Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026 Many also feature anti-counterfeiting elements such as holograms or micro-engraving, which can make transactions smoother when selling. Sharon Wu, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 Haelixa is moving further into luxury anti-counterfeiting. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for anti-counterfeiting

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 7 Jul. 2026.

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