authenticating

Definitions

The act of proving or verifying that something is genuine, valid, or true.

The process of confirming the identity of a user, device, or entity, typically in a digital or security context.

Examples

The security system is currently authenticating the user's credentials before granting access to the server.

By authenticating each digital signature, the software ensures that the documents have not been tampered with.

Synonyms

verifying validating certifying confirming attesting corroborating substantiating

Antonyms

falsifying forging counterfeiting disproving refuting invalidating denying