authenticate
authenticate
(ɔːθentɪkeɪt )Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense authenticates , present participle authenticating , past tense, past participle authenticated
1. verb
He says he'll have no problem authenticating the stamp. [VERB noun]
All the antiques have been authenticated and recorded. [VERB noun]
[Also V n as n]authentication (ɔːθentɪkeɪʃən ) uncountable noun
He had purchased a painting in reliance upon the authentication of a well-regarded expert.
2. verb
Documentaries offered the chance to authenticate the accuracy of the various details in these models. [VERB noun]
There have now been well authenticated reports that the use of this drug is very occasionally responsible for heart attacks. [VERB-ed]
