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Authentication vs Unauthenticated - What's the difference?

authentication | unauthenticated |

As a noun authentication

is something which validates or confirms the authenticity of something.

As an adjective unauthenticated is

having no authentication.

authentication

English

Noun

(en noun) (wikipedia authentication)
  • 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

    • unauthenticated

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Having no authentication