Authentication vs Acknowledgement - What's the difference?
authentication | acknowledgement |
something which validates or confirms the authenticity of something
(computing) proof of the identity of a user logging on to some network
a hallmark or assay-mark on a piece of metalwork
(British) The act of acknowledging; admission; avowal; owning; confession.
(British) The act of owning or recognizing in a particular character or relationship; recognition as regards the existence, authority, truth, or genuineness.
(British) An award or other expression or token of appreciation.
(British) An expression of gratitude.
(British) A message from the addressee informing the originator that the originator's communication has been received and understood.
(British, telecommunications, computing, networking) A response sent by a receiver to indicate successful receipt of a transmission.
(British, legal) The act of a man admitting a child as his own.
(British, legal) A formal statement or document recognizing the fulfilment or execution of a legal requirement or procedure.
As nouns the difference between authentication and acknowledgement
is that authentication is something which validates or confirms the authenticity of something while acknowledgement is (british) the act of acknowledging; admission; avowal; owning; confession.authentication
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(en noun) (wikipedia authentication)acknowledgement
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* acknowledgment (US)Noun
(en noun)- a wedding invitation's acknowledgement
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