Authentication

Pronunciation: /ɔːˌθɛntəˈkeɪʃən/

Authentication (noun)

  1. The process of proving who you are, often using passwords or other security methods.
  2. 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