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Authentication vs Validation - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between authentication and validation

is that authentication is something which validates or confirms the authenticity of something while validation is the act of validating something.

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

    • validation

    English

    Noun

  • The act of validating something.
  • Something, such as a certificate, that validates something; attestation, authentication, confirmation, proof or verification.
  • The process whereby others confirm the validity of one's emotions.