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1. (noun) authentication, hallmark, assay-mark
a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity

2. (noun) authentication, certification
validating the authenticity of something or someone

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1. Authentication
1. A security measure designed to protect a communications system against acceptance of a fraudulent transmission or simulation by establishing the validity of a transmission, message, or originator. 2. A means of identifying individuals and verifying their eligibility to receive specific categories of information. 3. Evidence by proper signature or seal that a document is genuine and official. 4. In personnel recovery missions, the process whereby the identity of an isolated person is confirmed. See also evader; evasion; recovery operations; security.

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