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Business Definition for: Authentication

a software security verification procedure to acknowledge or validate the source, uniqueness, and integrity of an e-commerce message to make sure data is not being tampered with. The verification is typically achieved through the use of an electronic signature in the form of a key or algorithm that is shared by the trading partners.

Wiktionary Definition for: 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

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