Word of the Day – January 20, 2021

authoritative source

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Definitions

Type Definition Sources
Noun A source of data or information that is recognized by members of a Community of Interest (COI) to be valid or trusted because it is considered to be highly reliable or accurate or is from an official publication or reference. (used 32 times in citations and controls)
  • Per ISO 704:2009 methodology
Noun An authoritative DNS server is an example of an information system that provides name/address resolution service from authoritative sources. A configurable control that enables remote clients to obtain origin authentication and integrity verification assurances for the host/service name to network address resolution information obtained through the service. A domain name system (DNS) server is an example of an information system that provides name/address resolution service. Digital signatures and cryptographic keys are examples of additional artifacts. DNS resource records are examples of authoritative data. Information systems that use technologies other than the DNS to map between host/service names and network addresses provide other means to assure the authenticity and integrity of response data. (used 19 times in citations and controls)
  • Per ISO 704:2009 methodology

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Plural authoritative sources
Plural Possessive authoritative sources'
Possessive authoritative source's

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