Meaning & use
reauthenticate
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To verify a person's identity or credentials again, typically after a login session has expired or extra security is required.
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The app forced users to reauthenticate after fifteen minutes of inactivity.
You'll need to reauthenticate with your fingerprint before changing the password.
A note on using this word
Formed by adding the prefix "re-" (again) to "authenticate"; it's common in software and security contexts rather than everyday speech.
Words with a similar meaning
re-verifyre-log in
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