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authentication

noun

Definition of authenticationnext
as in verification

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Recent Examples of authentication EBay has been investing more in fashion resale and authentication services. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026 Curation, expert context and authentication together push archival pieces closer to collectible territory than ordinary secondhand clothing, giving provenance a real role in what makes a piece valuable. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026 Finally, eBay has invested in authentication and expert context that can make pre-loved shopping feel more like collecting than thrifting. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026 The Biden administration established baseline standards for pipelines, ports, airports, and water systems, such as requiring operators to implement multifactor authentication and endpoint monitoring. — Anne Neuberger, Foreign Affairs, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for authentication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authentication
  1. verification
  2. validation
  3. evidence
  4. proof
  5. identification
  6. documentation
  7. confirmation
Noun
  • Officials will also consider requiring independent verification of AI companies' safety frameworks and risk reports, while expanding the kinds of critical safety incidents companies must report to the state.
    — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Many of us have been trained to see a verification code from our bank as an extra layer of protection.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of verification
Noun
  • The first is clinical validation moving downstream into consumer channels.
    — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Thought leadership, third-party validation and documented outcomes all travel into that meeting and argue on your behalf.
    — Laiba Tariq, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of validation
Noun
  • The elevated helium and argon signals were accompanied by no corresponding rise in nitrogen, which the study said provided evidence against atmospheric leakage being the sole explanation.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
  • To have or not to have pheromones Scientists have yet to find conclusive evidence about whether humans have or are able to detect pheromones.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of evidence
Noun
  • Now, though, with FEMA money involved, residents have to show proof of residency through a utility bill, ID or other means.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The proof was right in front of us; this is an incredibly versatile piece to hang onto for fall.
    — Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of proof
Noun
  • Police Valais did not name the other two victims from the crash, saying that a formal identification is ongoing.
    — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
  • That said, because individual plants may not display every identifying feature—particularly during their first year—never rely on a single characteristic to make an identification.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of identification
Noun
  • However, the claims administrator reserves the right to request receipts, bank statements or other documentation later.
    — Dan Avery, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Keep documentation identifying anyone who had permission to be there.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of documentation
Noun
  • The agreement therefore marks a development step rather than confirmation that the MsNB has entered operational deployment.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The spacecraft gathered more detailed pictures last fall, followed by confirmation of the discovery early this year.
    — Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of confirmation

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“Authentication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authentication. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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