authenticity

US /ˌɔθənˈtɪsətɪ/

UK /ˌɔ:θenˈtɪsəti/

B1

noun

  • Quality of being genuine, not a fake or copy

other

  • The quality of being genuine or real
  • The quality of being genuine or real.

Examples

a document of doubtful authenticity

Some journalists have cast doubt on the authenticity of the official version of events.