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Proving you're you, before the system trusts you with anything worth stealing.
means To verify that someone or something is genuinely who or what it claims to be.
from From Greek authentikos, meaning original or genuine, via the authentes — one who acts on their own authority, not a forgery.
Three factorsSomething you know, have, or are.
Versus authorizeProving identity, not granting permission, are different steps.
Art worldAuthenticating a painting can swing millions.