authorizations

noun

plural of authorization
1
as in permissions
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something you will need the authorization of the council before you can act

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2
as in mandates
the granting of power to perform various acts or duties his authorization to go ahead with the project was finally given

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3
as in latitudes
the right to act or move freely granted authorization to enter the military facility

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Recent Examples of authorizations Without work authorizations and the ability to drive, many have chosen for now, to remain home behind closed doors. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026 The transaction would also require SEC review, shareholder approval and other company authorizations, while its timing will depend on market conditions. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026 In its current form, the program places substantial administrative burden on clinicians, requiring extensive documentation, prior authorizations, appeals, and time-consuming navigation of evolving coverage rules. — Jeffrey Millstein, STAT, 11 Aug. 2026 But for Haitians and other foreign nationals who have lost their protection status, work authorizations also disappear. — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026 Shotwell didn’t reveal cost of building network Starlink deployed about 650 Direct to Cell (D2C) satellites under existing authorizations and is seeking FCC approval to launch up to 15,000 next-generation mobile satellites. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2026 Inclusion on that list would prevent the machines from obtaining the wireless communication authorizations required to operate in the United States, effectively blocking their commercial sale nationwide. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026 Diplomas, certificates, apprenticeships, licenses, skills records, exam integrity proofs, work authorizations, and continuing education achievements should be able to attach over time. — Raj Ananthanpillai, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorizations
  1. permissions
  2. mandates
  3. latitudes
  4. consents
  5. accreditations
  6. licenses
  7. permits
  8. freedoms
Noun
  • Proton also pointed to Full Disk Access, one of the macOS permissions required during setup, as a broader security consideration.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
  • That means recognizing identity as a strategic business capability, continuously governing both human and non-human identities and applying adaptive access controls that respond to context instead of relying on static permissions.
    — Fran Rosch, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of permissions
Noun
  • The project resonates with a vague but broadly felt frustration with urban life, exacerbated by return-to-office mandates and cost-of-living hikes.
    — Pablo Larios, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
  • University of Pittsburgh researchers studied RTO mandates at big public companies and found no gain in financial performance — just a drop in employee satisfaction.
    — Lori Janke, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of mandates
Noun
  • Unfortunately for observers at mid-northern latitudes, this display occurs lower in the dusk sky than at any other time in Venus's 8-year cycle of recurring appearances.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • For travelers who have had their fill of pool days and triple-digit temperatures, an early taste of fall may sound even better, with mountain getaways and northern latitudes calling.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of latitudes
Noun
  • For those with an eye on the future and a mindset of settlement and creating homes for others, planning and consents are in place for 400 new beachfront properties.
    — Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • This means cost-sharing for stormwater improvements will continue to be structured by the 83/17 split for decades to come – unless GLWA consents to renegotiating the deal.
    — Nicole Van Lier, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
Definition of consents
Noun
  • This year’s 2,140 industry accreditations were up 10 percent from last year’s 1,940.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The achievement is significant because TEMOS has been conducting healthcare accreditations since 2010 across multiple countries and medical specialties.
    — Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
Definition of accreditations
Noun
  • According to materials provided to CNBC, Google has also directly targeted Microsoft and Anthropic, claiming their recurring seat fees and separate product licenses make their offerings more expensive and less flexible.
    — MacKenzie Sigalos,Drew Troast, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Over a span of 24 hours, Krebs said the number of driver’s licenses listed as available grew by almost 400,000.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of licenses
Noun
  • Licenses and permits, including a sales tax permit if products will be sold, also may be required.
    — Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
  • On Monday, the Overland Park City Council will look at special events permits for the farmers market to take place this spring and summer — including issuing a special events permit for the market’s new location, 7950 Marty Street, starting in early June.
    — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2026
Definition of permits
Noun
  • The Pentagon last week fired Erik Slavin, the outlet’s editor-in-chief, Max Lederer, its publisher, and Lara Korte, a reporter who covers the Middle East — a blow to press freedoms within the US military.
    — Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The current climate demands bold, courageous leadership to defend our constitutional freedoms.
    — Jack Springgate, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
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“Authorizations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorizations. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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