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au·then·tic·i·ty

(ô'thĕn-tĭs'ĭ-tē) pronunciation
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The quality or condition of being authentic, trustworthy, or genuine.


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The correct attribution of origin such as the authorship of an e-mail message or the correct description of information such as a data field that is properly named. Authenticity is one of the six fundamental components of information security (see Parkerian Hexad).

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noun

    The quality of being authentic: genuineness, realness, truthfulness, validity. See true/false.

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Definition: genuineness
Antonyms: spuriousness

n

Definition: reliability
Antonyms: inaccuracy, unreliability

The condition of significant, emotionally appropriate living. Contrasted, especially in Heidegger, with inauthenticity: a state in which life, stripped of purpose and responsibility, is depersonalized and dehumanized. See also alienation.

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Authenticity refers to the truthfulness of origins, attributions, commitments, sincerity, devotion, and intentions.

Authenticity or Authentic may refer to:

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authenticity means some thing that is truthful


 
 

 

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