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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The term "authentication" refers to

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I think it reffers to being authentic

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Determining what something is in fact, declared to be.

OpenStudy (espex):

Authentication, in the context of computers, typically deals with verifying credentials. When you log on to a system your user/pass combination is "authenticated" to verify whether or not you may gain access.

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