1. Describes an authentication process which is not working (hence the 'f' in the word).
2. A word used by a manager when they cannot pronounce 'authentication'.
Examples:
1. Damn! I just logged onto the system with no password. Now that's authentification!
2. This year the company will be focusing on authentification itself.
Authentified (verb)
Definition: The process by which an object, document, or claim has been verified as genuine or authentic by a knowledgeable authority or expert in the field, thereby affirming its legitimacy and value.
Example sentence: "After examining the signature and the aged paper, the art appraiser authentified the letter as a genuine piece from the 18th century."
This term emphasizes a knowledgeable verification, often involving expert inspection or validation methods, to confirm authenticity.
"After examining the signature and the aged paper, the art appraiser authentified the letter as a genuine piece from the 18th century."
A sunburn or suntan focused on the left arm. It is caused by the left side of the body being the only half that gets exposed to sunlight while driving. Presumably, it would be located on the right side of the body in countries where they drive on the left side of the road.
British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”
Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
When you have to pee in a movie but don’t want to miss anything, and must do the following mental equation: will the amount I have to pee cause enough discomfort to diminish my attention capacity for the remainder of the movie to an extent which is greater than the amount of the movie I would miss by making a mad dash to the restroom.
I saw Satantango last night, wonderful film but by the 5th hour I had to start doing peecalculus.