authentication
intermediateB2/ɔːˌθɛn.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ · au-then-ti-ca-tion
The action of proving or showing something to be true, valid, or genuine.
Meanings
The action of proving or showing something to be true, valid, or genuine.
کسی چیز کو سچا، درست، یا حقیقی ثابت کرنے کا عمل۔
تصدیق
tasdiq
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Common Collocations
- user authentication
- authentication process
- authentication system
Example Sentences
The authentication of the document was essential for the legal proceedings.
دستاویز کی تصدیق قانونی کارروائیوں کے لیے ضروری تھی۔
Dastawiz ki tasdiq qanooni karwaiyon ke liye zaroori thi.
They used biometric authentication for enhanced security.
انہوں نے مزید سیکیورٹی کے لیے بایومیٹرک تصدیق کا استعمال کیا۔
Unhon ne mazeed security ke liye biometric tasdiq ka istemal kiya.
The app requires multi-factor authentication to ensure user safety.
ایپ کو صارف کی حفاظت کو یقینی بنانے کے لیے ملٹی فیکٹر تصدیق کی ضرورت ہے۔
App ko sarif ki hifazat ko yaqeen banane ke liye multi-factor tasdiq ki zaroorat hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'authentic' as something that is guaranteed true, making 'authentication' the process of proving it.
Picture a seal or stamp that signifies something is real and validated.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جھوٹے کو چپ رہنے دو، سچا ہمیشہ بولتا ہے۔
Jhote ko chup rehne do, sachha hamesha bolta hai.
Let the liar remain silent; the truth always speaks.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "authenticus" — genuine, real
First known use: 16th century
The term evolved in the Middle Ages and entered English around the 16th century, originally referring to documents being authenticated as genuine.