v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Authenticated p. pr. & vb. n. Authenticating (&unr_;). ] [ Cf. LL. authenticare. ] 1. To render authentic; to give authority to, by the proof, attestation, or formalities required by law, or sufficient to entitle to credit. [ 1913 Webster ]
The king serves only as a notary to authenticate the choice of judges. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To prove authentic; to determine as real and true; as, to authenticate a portrait. Walpole. [ 1913 Webster ]
[通行证 / 通行證, tōng xíng zhèng, ㄊㄨㄥ ㄒㄧㄥˊ ㄓㄥˋ]a pass (authorization through a checkpoint); a laissez-passer or safe conduct; to authenticate; to confirm name and password on a website; fig. a condition giving access to benefits (e.g. a diploma as a pass to a career)#14417[Add to Longdo]