[aw-then-ti-key-ter] 
| 1. | a person or thing that authenticates. |
| 2. | Cryptography. a code used to authenticate a previously transmitted code. |
| au·then·ti·cate (ô-thěn'tĭ-kāt') tr.v. au·then·ti·cat·ed, au·then·ti·cat·ing, au·then·ti·cates To establish the authenticity of; prove genuine: a specialist who authenticated the antique samovar. See Synonyms at confirm. au·then'ti·ca'tion n., au·then'ti·ca'tor n. |
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