present participle
Proving that something is real, genuine, or unchanged.
The technician is authenticating the document.
She is authenticating the painting before selling it.
American English
How to pronounce authenticating
verbB2
awTHEHNtuhkaydihng
/ɔˈθɛn.təˌkeɪ.ɾɪŋ/
5 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of authenticate
Proving that something is real, genuine, or unchanged.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
present participle
Checking that a person is really who they claim to be, especially when they log in.
The system is authenticating users with a password.
The website is authenticating me before I can continue.
Good to know
Authenticating someone checks their identity; it does not necessarily give them permission to use something.