English noun: authentication | |||
1. | authentication (communication) a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity | ||
Synonyms | assay-mark, hallmark | ||
Broader (hypernym) | mark, marker, marking | ||
2. | authentication (act) validating the authenticity of something or someone | ||
Synonyms | certification | ||
Broader (hypernym) | proof, substantiation, validation | ||