authorization

noun
UK: /ˌɔːθəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
US: /ˌɔːθərəˈzeɪʃən/

  1. Official permission or approval to do something.

    1. I need authorization to access this area. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company received authorization to proceed with the building project after a long wait. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of giving someone permission to do something.

    1. Only the manager has authorization for refunds. [ ] [ ]
    2. The authorization of the payment required two signatures from senior staff. [ ] [ ]

  3. A document or other proof that shows you have permission.

    1. Do you have authorization to park here? [ ] [ ]
    2. The security guard requested to see my authorization before allowing me to enter the building. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

permission warrant empowerment approval validation sanction permit
authorization transitive-verb

  1. To give official permission for something.

    1. Did they authorize the sale? [ ] [ ]
    2. The president must authorize the use of force in foreign territory according to the law. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "authorization" in English means: Official permission or approval to do something., The act of giving someone permission to do something., A document or other proof that shows you have permission..

The phonetic transcription of "authorization" is /ˌɔːθəraɪˈzeɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌɔːθərəˈzeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "authorization": permission, warrant, empowerment, approval, validation, sanction, permit.

Example usage of "authorization": "I need authorization to access this area.". More examples on the page.