authenticate — to prove or verify that something is genuine, real, or true
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to prove or verify that something is genuine, real, or true
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɔːˈθentɪkeɪt/
Korean meaning: 진짜임을 증명하다, 인증하다
Korean pronunciation: 오**쎈**티케이트
Example Sentences
- The bank needs to authenticate your fingerprint before you can access your account.
- My grandmother tried to authenticate her age with her birth certificate, but it was written in crayon.
- The museum hired three experts to authenticate the ancient vase.
authenticate
VERB//ɔːˈθentɪkeɪt//
to prove or verify that something is genuine, real, or true
Verifying the painting's authenticity
Communicate to authenticate, demonstrate what's legitimate!
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Origin
From Medieval Latin 'authenticatus', the past participle of 'authenticare', derived from Late Latin 'authenticus' meaning 'original, genuine', which comes from Greek 'authentikos' (genuine, principal) from 'authentes' (one who does things oneself, master).
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📝Examples
“The bank needs to authenticate your fingerprint before you can access your account.”
“My grandmother tried to authenticate her age with her birth certificate, but it was written in crayon.”
“The museum hired three experts to authenticate the ancient vase.”
“I had to authenticate my identity with two passwords, three security questions, and a DNA sample.”
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