A person, device, or system that verifies or proves that something is genuine or that confirms someone's identity.
From 'authenticate' + '-or' (agent suffix denoting one who performs an action). Technical usage expanded dramatically with digital security.
A smartphone can be an authenticator—it's a device that proves you're you by holding your digital keys, making it simultaneously a window into your life and a gatekeeper of your identity.
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