Authentication vs Approval - What's the difference?
authentication | approval |
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
An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing or event meets requirements.
An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.
(especially, philately) Something mailed by a seller to a collector to match his stated interests; he can approve of or return the item.
As nouns the difference between authentication and approval
is that authentication is something which validates or confirms the authenticity of something while approval is an expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing or event meets requirements.authentication
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(en noun) (wikipedia authentication)approval
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(en noun)- I need to get an approval on this purchase order.
- Words of approval never seem to come from him.