C1
authenticate vs authorize vs empower
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| authenticateverb/ɔːˈθen.tɪ.keɪt/ | Meaning to prove that a person, document or object is real or is who it claims to be | Goes with authenticate a user | Example You must authenticate your account with a password before you can log in. |
| authorizeverb/ˈɑː.θə.raɪz/ | Meaning to give official permission for something to happen, or for someone to do something | Goes with authorize a payment | Example Only the manager can authorize a refund of more than fifty dollars. |
| empowerverb/ɪmˈpaʊ.ər/ | Meaning to give someone more control over their own life or work, or the official power to do something | Goes with empower employees | Example Good training can empower employees to make their own decisions. |
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