Meaning of the word authenticate in English

What does authenticate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

authenticate

US /ɑːˈθen.t̬ə.keɪt/
UK /ɔːˈθen.tɪ.keɪt/
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Verb

to prove that something is real, true, or genuine

Example:
Experts were called in to authenticate the ancient manuscript.
The system uses a password to authenticate users.