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Authentifizierung

authentication

noun ow-ten-tee-fee-TSEE-roong Rare
Communication Technology

Origin: from Greek 'authentikos' via Latin

Also means

identity verification

Usage Note

Authentifizierung is the standard IT term for verifying a user's identity. Zweifaktor-Authentifizierung (two-factor authentication) is widely used; the word is formal and distinct from Autorisierung (authorisation).

Examples

"Die Authentifizierung per Fingerabdruck macht das Einloggen schneller."

Natural Translation

Authentication via fingerprint makes logging in faster.

Literal Translation

The authentication via fingerprint makes the logging-in faster.

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