CEFR B2

authenticator

noun

Meaning

A person or device that verifies the identity of a user or the validity of a document.

Examples

The security system requires a hardware authenticator to grant access to the server room.
She used a mobile authenticator to generate a secure token for her work email.

Synonyms: verifier, validator, certifier, witness

Learn English that separates you from the crowd with Anaversity: private classes, Ani practice, Campus tools, and a public English-learning community.

authenticator (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɔːˈθɛntɪkeɪtər/

Definition

A person or device that verifies the identity of a user or the validity of a document.

Examples

The security system requires a hardware authenticator to grant access to the server room.
She used a mobile authenticator to generate a secure token for her work email.
The software acts as an authenticator to ensure that only authorized personnel can open the encrypted files.

How to Use authenticator

authenticator app (collocation): A software application used for two-factor authentication. — "Download an authenticator app to secure your login process."

Synonyms of authenticator

Words with a similar meaning to authenticator:

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary