anti-counterfeiting

adjective

an·​ti-coun·​ter·​feit·​ing ˌan-tē-ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌfi-tiŋ How to pronounce anti-counterfeiting (audio) 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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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 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 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 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

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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 3 Jul. 2026.

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