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Authentication vs Confirmation - What's the difference?

authentication | confirmation |

As nouns the difference between authentication and confirmation

is that authentication is something which validates or confirms the authenticity of something while confirmation is an official indicator that things will happen as planned.

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
  • confirmation

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An official indicator that things will happen as planned
  • Verification that something has happened
  • A sacrament of sealing and strengthening in many Christian Churches, often including a ceremony of anointing
  • * {{quote-song
  • , year = 1977 , title = (Only the Good Die Young) , composer = (Billy Joel) , album = , passage = You got a nice white dress / and a party on your confirmation . / You've got a brand new soul, / mm, and a cross of gold. }}