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adjective

ˈȯ-thə-ˌrīzd How to pronounce authorized (audio)
Definition of authorizednext
as in official
ordered or allowed by those in authority an authorized biography of the former president

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authorized

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verb

past tense of authorize
1
as in enabled
to give official or legal power to only the school nurse is authorized to give any necessary shots

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2
as in entitled
to give a right to this pass will authorize you to go backstage

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as in approved
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory a system for sound reproduction that has been authorized as meeting the electronic industry's highest standards

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Recent Examples of authorized
Adjective
The frameworks’ safety guardrails were bypassed by describing the operation as an authorized penetration test. — Taylor Morgan, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Only authorized law enforcement personnel can access the system. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
My doctor appealed the decision and, after nearly three months, the procedure was finally authorized. — Scott Levenson, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026 The three judicial and two security officials spoke on condition of anonymity, because they weren't authorized to speak to the media about the case, which was still under investigation. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for authorized
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorized
  1. official
  2. enabled
  3. entitled
  4. approved
  5. empowered
  6. qualified
  7. ratified
  8. licensed
Adjective
  • Akerson is regarded as the first official White House press secretary.
    — Chandelis Duster, NPR, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The report also raised questions about the quality of official data on vaccinations for measles and other diseases for the years 2023 to 2025.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of official
Verb
  • Space42’s other major differentiator, according to Sabbagh, is its strategy to bring satellite communications, Earth observation, and AI-enabled analysis together within a single business.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • That flexibility, whether enabled by SSTs or other controls, could lower costs and speed up grid connections.
    — Alex Pasternack, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of enabled
Verb
  • As a result, the mayor was not entitled to qualified immunity.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The allegations against him remain unproven, and he is entitled to the full protections of the United States Constitution.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of entitled
Verb
  • Any change would ultimately have to be approved by the voters, something Loy acknowledged could be difficult after Republicans’ recent losses at the ballot box.
    — Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Meiner is pushing the city to work with other Florida mayors to advocate directly with the state legislature to possibly amend or repeal the Live Local Act, which was approved Wednesday night.
    — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of approved
Verb
  • There’s even a looming question of what will happen to AI agents that people have empowered to act on their behalf, as their humans start to die.
    — Lissa Soep, Vox, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Speaking The Developer Dialect In any marketing interaction, the goal is to make the prospect feel seen, understood and empowered.
    — Kevin Cochrane, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of empowered
Verb
  • The Olivers qualified for 100 gallons of free heating oil through a local community center, help worth about $700.
    — Meg Oliver, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The soccer players were among many winners from the Asian Games who qualified for the military exemption.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of qualified
Verb
  • To be ratified, the amendments need to only receive a majority of votes.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The three countries signed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement in August, and Turkish officials say it is expected to be ratified by parliament in the coming days.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of ratified
Verb
  • Patients complete an online survey covering their skin concerns, history, current routine and goals, which is reviewed by a clinician licensed in their state.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia defended calling herself a lawyer, even though she is not licensed to be an attorney at law.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
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“Authorized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorized. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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