Authenticating Word Meaning

Etymology:

mid 16th century: from medieval Latin authenticat- ‘established as valid’, from the verb authenticare, from Latin authenticus ‘genuine’ (see authentic)

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

prove or show (something) to be true, genuine, or valid

Short Definition:

prove or show something to be true or valid

Examples:

• they were invited to authenticate artefacts from the Italian Renaissance