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    [Verb]  | "au*then*ti*cate" | \ ə-ˈthen-ti-ˌkāt \


    1: to prove or serve to prove to be real, true, or genuine


    Origin: 1613 ;

     Borrowed from Medieval Latin authenticātus, past participle of authenticāre "to stamp as genuine or authoritative," derivative of Latin authenticus "original (of documents)" {mat|authentic|};

      * Note : Compare as a secondary source Middle French autentiquer "to guarantee that something conforms to a norm.";

    [Adjective]  | "self-au*then*ti*cat*ing" | \ ˌself-ə-ˈthen-ti-ˌkā-tiŋ \


    1: serving to prove oneself to be real, true, or genuine : not requiring extrinsic proof of one's authenticity


    Origin: 1834 ;

    [Verb]  | "authenticating" 


    1: to declare (something) to be true or genuine;


      * e.g., " ... a jeweler authenticated the diamond as real "





    2: to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of;


      * e.g., " ... we require more than simply your word to authenticate this story "



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    [Verb]  | "authenticate" 


    1: to declare (something) to be true or genuine;


      * e.g., " ... a jeweler authenticated the diamond as real "





    2: to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of;


      * e.g., " ... we require more than simply your word to authenticate this story "



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     [ "authenticity" ]

    1: Being who you are, listening to yourself and making your own decisions, rather than buying all the crap society foists on you. Keep it real. (authentic)

      * e.g.,  ... Authenticity became his primary value. My dog lives for authenticy. 

     [ "authentic" ]

    1: being real and not messing with the fake or unloyal people

      * e.g.,  ... “usually i am 85% authentic, but in this case i am being 100% authentic.” 

     [ "authentic" ]

    1: Being all real and not about tha fake stuff.

      * e.g.,  ... Wearing your real hair, nails, and breast is keeping it authentic. 

     [ "authentic" ]

    1:  adjective to describe an experience as a reality outside of a classroom, movie, or book.

      * e.g.,  ...  Taking students to the homeless shelter provided an authentic learning experience. 


     [ "authentic" ]

    2:  adjective to describe being true to your own nature in the face of pressures to conform to local norms. Usually meaning a life that rejects modern expectations.

      * e.g.,  ...  Joe gave up the rat race to lead an authentic life. 

     [ "Authentic" ]

    1: A girl who does denies being called a vegan, vegetarian, lactose intolerant, yet never even tasted eggs, milk, any goddamn type o'meat, and most fruit and veg

      * e.g.,  ... You know what people like you are called? Saying it sarcastically: "Authentic" 

     [ "authentic" ]

    1: A universal word meaning "fake version of foreign cuisine/art/music that appeals to white pseudo intellectual hipsters"

      * e.g.,  ... That Chinese place is so great, its so authentic and local! 

     [ "authentic" ]

    1:  of the genuine article; trustworthy.

      * e.g.,  ... I'm not changing, I'm staying the same, therefore I'm authentic. 


     [ "authentic" ]

    2:  the original, not a copy.

      * e.g.,  ... This document isn't the original, it's not authentic. 


     [ "authentic" ]

    3:  when a person refuses to change, and refuses to revise improve, better, etc themself, staying the same.

      * e.g.,  ... Authentic Italian cuisine. 

     [ "Authenticity" ]

    1: The real shit.

      * e.g.,  ... Girl-Check out this bottle of sensory deprivation pills, it helps you clear your head when you want to do shit and have a lot on your mind. Guy-I don't really need that shit, I'm good. Girl- I am so much more than the product I am selling, I'm the real deal yo, that's why I say shit like that sometimes. And this shit works. I take it too. And my business partner here, he fuck yo mama last night and wake up in the dumpster. Guy- I know you're trying to sell me authenticity and pills, but really, even if you weren't superficial I wouldn't need it. I really dont need shit from you right now. 

     [ "authenticality" ]

    1: level of authenticity

      * e.g.,  ... "I made up this phrase and would like to check it's AUTHENTICALITY." 

     [ "Authenticating" ]

    1: One of the cruelest punishments ever bestowed upon man to this day.

      * e.g.,  ... Oh my, it seems the server has crashed. I'd better log back in as quick as possible. *Authenticating* .. what..? *Cancel* ... *Authenticating* .. how is this possible? Well, it should work the third time. After all, that 'is' the charm. *Cancel* ... *Authenticating* .. WHAT?! What foul fate is this?! *Emocut* 

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