Meaning of authenticate in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɔˈθɛn(t)əˌkeɪt/

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  1. Verb

    authenticate

    Etymology

    early 17th century: from medieval Latin authenticat-‘established as valid’, from the verb authenticare, from late Latin authenticus‘genuine’ (see authentic)

    Definitions

    1. establish the authenticity of something

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