Authentication
Pronunciation: /ɔːˌθɛntəˈkeɪʃən/
Authentication (noun)
- The process of proving who you are, often using passwords or other security methods.
- A method used to confirm a user's identity before allowing access to systems or information.
Examples
- Authentication is essential for identity verification in online transactions.
- Authentication plays a crucial role in access control for sensitive information.
Common collocations: secure authentication, biometric authentication, strong authentication, multi-factor authentication