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authentication

[aw-then-ti-key-shuhn] / ɔˌθɛn tɪˈkeɪ ʃən /


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The process works much like two-factor authentication on a banking website.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

"Nature is a great choice from a banknote authentication perspective and means we can showcase the UK's rich and varied wildlife on the next series of banknotes," she added.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

That’s led to security concerns, as cybersecurity company Wiz identified a database misconfiguration in early February that left 1.5 million API authentication tokens, 35,000 email addresses and private messages between agents exposed.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

With the advances of Athena, it may be listed for sale without the manual authentication step “in the near future,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

"I needed authentication from the Attorney General," said the Warden.

From "Holes" by Louis Sachar