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authenticity Definition

au·then·tic·ity (ô′t̸hən tis′ə tē)

noun

the quality or state of being authentic; reliability; genuineness

Authenticity Hacker Definition

A close relative of authentication, authenticity is the process of ensuring that a message received is the same message that was sent and has not been tampered with or altered. Lawyers, as a real-world case in point, are fanatical about ensuring that evidence is authentic and has not been tampered with or altered in any way to ensure a fair hearing for the accused. This is called chain of custody and is a critical concept in reference to cybercrime.

See Also: Authentication.

authenticity Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • hadith: Hence the creation of that study of the authenticity of hadith with all its complicated disciplines which was outlined in the preceding chapter.
  • document: There have been concerns about security and the authenticity of such documents.
  • photograph: I had no more success than I'd had trying to reach a conclusion on the authenticity of the photographs.
  • writing: The signature and official seal of a Notary are the evidence to the authenticity of writings, which make documents recognized internationally.
  • tradition: Maharishi Ayurveda is committed to using only the highest quality ingredients and upholding the authenticity of the Ayurvedic tradition whatever the cost.
  • text: Where the value of sources is concerned, the quality and authenticity of the text is being judged.

Converse of object

  • verify: You can verify the authenticity of these using our public key, which is shown below.
  • certify: Ideally, however, governments should certify the authenticity of the CAs public key.
  • lend: The event was lent authenticity by the appearance of our very own Wine Queen, Alice Bamber.
  • validate: As publishers, all our prints are embossed with a unique seal to validate authenticity.
  • confirm: An FBI spokesperson confirmed the authenticity of the message.
  • guarantee: The Trusted Third Party guarantees the authenticity of the public key number.

Adjective modifier

  • doubtful: It has been claimed that the words of our Lord in Luke 21: are of doubtful authenticity.
  • historical: Westerners throw much doubt on the historical authenticity of the Bible.
  • added: It was a real boon, too, that the film was made on location in Uganda, which gives it an added authenticity.
  • Greek: Greek authenticity Foi rating: 8/10 Assos is an inhabited village.
  • absolute: LaVey's involvement gives the witchcraft elements the official seal of approval, as it were, guaranteeing their verisimilitude if not absolute authenticity.
  • emotional: Crucially, their potlatches are not attempts to regain a lost emotional authenticity.

Modifies a noun

verification: Of course, package authenticity verification can only target an un-installed rpm package file.

Noun used with modifier

accuracy: MI6 accept no responsibility or give warranty for the accuracy authenticity or correctness of content.