B2 verb Neutral

authentication

/ɔːˌθentɪˈkeɪʃən/

Authentication is the formal process of verifying that someone or something is genuine, valid, or who they claim to be. It is most commonly used in digital security to confirm a user's identity before granting access to a system or piece of information.

Beispiele

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1

I need to set up two-factor authentication on my social media account to prevent hacking.

I must establish a double identity check for my social profile to avoid unauthorized access.

2

The authentication of the 15th-century painting required several months of forensic analysis by experts.

The official verification of the old painting's origin took months of technical study.

3

Wait a second, the app is still loading the authentication screen.

Hang on, the application is still processing the identity verification page.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
authentication
Verb
authenticate
Adverb
authentically
Adjektiv
authentic
Verwandt
authenticity
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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'Author.' Authentication is the process of proving who the 'author' (the person behind the action) really is.

Schnelles Quiz

The bank sent an __________ code to my phone to make sure it was really me logging in.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: authentication

Beispiele

1

I need to set up two-factor authentication on my social media account to prevent hacking.

everyday

I must establish a double identity check for my social profile to avoid unauthorized access.

2

The authentication of the 15th-century painting required several months of forensic analysis by experts.

formal

The official verification of the old painting's origin took months of technical study.

3

Wait a second, the app is still loading the authentication screen.

informal

Hang on, the application is still processing the identity verification page.

4

The study evaluates different biometric authentication protocols to determine which is most resistant to spoofing.

academic

The research analyzes various physical identity check methods to see which is safest against fraud.

5

Our corporate policy requires biometric authentication for all employees entering the high-security server room.

business

Company rules mandate fingerprint or eye scans for all staff entering the protected data area.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
authentication
Verb
authenticate
Adverb
authentically
Adjektiv
authentic
Verwandt
authenticity

Häufige Kollokationen

two-factor authentication a security process requiring two distinct forms of identification
biometric authentication identity verification using unique physical characteristics like fingerprints
failed authentication an unsuccessful attempt to prove identity to a system
authentication code a short string of numbers or letters used to verify a user
require authentication to make the proof of identity a mandatory step for access

Häufige Phrasen

multi-factor authentication

a multi-step verification process

digital authentication

the process of verifying electronic identity or signatures

source authentication

the process of proving where a piece of information originated

Wird oft verwechselt mit

authentication vs authorization

Authentication is the act of proving WHO you are; authorization is the act of proving WHAT YOU CAN DO or access.

authentication vs validation

Validation is checking if something is logically correct or meets standards, while authentication is proving origin or identity.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use this word primarily in technical, legal, or administrative contexts. While 'verification' is more general, 'authentication' implies a deeper or more formal level of proof regarding identity.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'authentication' when they simply mean 'permission.' Remember that authentication is about 'proof of being real' rather than 'getting the green light.'

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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'Author.' Authentication is the process of proving who the 'author' (the person behind the action) really is.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Greek 'authentikos', meaning 'original, primary, at first hand.'

Grammatikmuster

Uncountable noun (though countable in technical contexts like 'different authentications') Often followed by 'of' + noun (e.g., authentication of documents) Frequently used as a noun adjunct (e.g., authentication server)
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Kultureller Kontext

In modern digital culture, authentication is a daily experience for almost everyone through PINs, face ID, and passwords.

Schnelles Quiz

The bank sent an __________ code to my phone to make sure it was really me logging in.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: authentication

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