authenticity
noun/ˌɔːθenˈtɪsəti/
/ˌɔːθenˈtɪsəti/
[uncountable]- the quality of being true or what somebody claims it is
- The authenticity of the letter is beyond doubt.
- A sentry checked the ID card’s authenticity then activated the electronic turnstile.
Extra ExamplesTopics Personal qualitiesc1- Despite its certificate of authenticity, the painting was found to be a fake.
- Some have cast doubt on the authenticity of the official version of events.
- There has been some debate over the authenticity of his will.
- a document of doubtful authenticity
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverb + authenticity- cast doubt on
- dispute
- doubt
- …
- a certificate of authenticity
- a debate over the authenticity of something
- of doubtful authenticity
- …
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