noun
Meaning 1
One who, or something which, authenticates, as
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: agent
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authenticator
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noun
Meaning 2
One who, or something which, authenticates, as:
An app that uses applied cryptography to prove someone's identity to a network connection.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: agent
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noun
Meaning 3
One who, or something which, authenticates, as:
A feature that shows something to be authentic.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: agent
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noun
Meaning 4
One who, or something which, authenticates, as:
A person employed to check the accuracy and realism of a script.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: agent
Topics: broadcasting, film, media, television
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noun
Meaning 5
one who determines authenticity (as of works of art) or who guarantees validity
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: appraiser
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Broader terms: critic
History
Etymology
Etymology tree Medieval Latin authenticōbor. English authenticate Proto-Indo-European *-tōr Proto-Italic *-tōr Latin -tor Latin -ātor Old French -eorbor. Middle English -our ▲ Latin -torlbor. English -or English authenticator From authenticate + -or.
Across languages
Translations
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- French: authentifiant — one who authenticates
- German: Beglaubiger — one who authenticates
- German: Beglaubigerin — one who authenticates