Noun: authentication o,then-ti'key-shun
- Validating the authenticity of something or someone
"The authentication of the painting increased its value significantly";
- certification
- A mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity
"The silver bowl bore the official authentication";
- hallmark, assay-mark
Derived forms: authentications
Type of: mark, marker, marking, proof, substantiation, validation
Encyclopedia: Authentication