xác thực

Definition

Adjective:
- Real, true, authentic: Refers to something that is genuine, corresponds to facts, and is not fabricated or false. It describes information, evidence, or objects that are verifiable and reliable.
- Verified, validated: Describes something that has been confirmed or proven to be correct, accurate, or legitimate through a process of checking or authentication.
Verb (less common but possible in certain contexts):
- To authenticate, to verify: The act of confirming the truth, validity, or authenticity of something.

Usage Examples

Adjective:
- Chúng tôi cần bằng chứng xác thực. (We need authentic evidence.)
- Lời khai của nhân chứng rất xác thực. (The witness's testimony is very credible.)
- Đó là một câu chuyện có căn cứ xác thực. (That is a story with a verified basis.)
Verb:
- Cần phải xác thực thông tin trước khi đăng tải. (It is necessary to verify the information before publishing.)

Advanced Usage

In legal, academic, and technical contexts (like computing), "xác thực" is a key term for processes establishing truth or legitimacy.
- "Xác thực hai yếu tố" (Two-factor authentication) is a common security process.
- "Văn bản được xác thực bởi công chứng viên." (The document was authenticated by a notary public.)

Variants and Related Words

Xác minh (v): to verify, to investigate to ascertain the truth. It focuses more on the process of checking.
- Cảnh sát đang xác minh danh tính. (The police are verifying the identity.)
Xác nhận (v): to confirm, to acknowledge. It often refers to affirming a fact or receipt.
- Anh ấy đã xác nhận lịch hẹn. (He confirmed the appointment.)
Chứng thực (v): to certify, to attest. Often used for official certification by an authority.
- Bản sao giấy khai sinh đã được chứng thực. (The copy of the birth certificate was certified.)

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