Authentication vs Confirmation - What's the difference?
authentication | confirmation |
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 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.
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