authenticate credentials

[ɔːˈθɛntɪkeɪt ˈkrɛdənʃəlz]
verb phrase / noun phrase
autenticar credenciais
1. To verify or confirm the validity and genuineness of login information, identification documents, or access permissions
The system will authenticate credentials before granting access to the database.
O sistema irá autenticar as credenciais antes de conceder acesso ao banco de dados.
2. To validate user identity through passwords, tokens, biometrics, or other security mechanisms
Please authenticate credentials using two-factor authentication for security purposes.
Por favor, autentique as credenciais usando autenticação de dois fatores para fins de segurança.
3. To confirm that documents, signatures, or claims are genuine and legally valid
The notary public will authenticate credentials for the legal contract.
O tabelião irá autenticar as credenciais do contrato legal.
This is predominantly technical jargon used in IT security, banking, and digital services in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, the term is increasingly used as digital security becomes more prevalent in banking and government services. In the USA, it's essential terminology in cybersecurity and corporate IT environments.
NYC Slang
Verify your info / Check your creds
Synonyms / Sinônimos
verify credentialsvalidate credentialsconfirm identityverify identityauthorize access
Antonyms / Antônimos
deny accessreject credentialsinvalidate credentialsrevoke credentials

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
autenticar credenciais
Standard term used in technology and security contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
autenticar credenciais / validar credenciais
Both terms are commonly used in tech industries
Rio de Janeiro
autenticar credenciais
Standard usage in banking and security sectors
Portugal
autenticar credenciais / validar credenciais
Both terms accepted; 'validar' more common in some contexts

Related Words

passwordtwo-factor authenticationbiometric verificationaccess tokenloginsecurity protocoldigital signatureencryption

Related Idioms & Phrases

verify one's credentials
establish credentials
question someone's credentials
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