Meaning of the word authentication in English

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authentication

US /ɑːˌθen.t̬əˈkeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ɑːˌθen.t̬əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Noun

1.

the process or action of proving or showing something to be true, genuine, or valid.

Example:
the prints will be stamped with his seal and accompanied by a letter of authentication
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