authorized

adjective
UK: /ˈɔːθəraɪzd/
US: /ˈɔːθəraɪzd/

  1. Having official permission to do something.

    1. Only authorized personnel can enter here. [ ] [ ]
    2. The authorized dealer provided the necessary repairs to our equipment promptly. [ ] [ ]

  2. Officially approved or endorsed.

    1. This is the only authorized way. [ ] [ ]
    2. The authorized biography gave a comprehensive account of the president's life. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

empowered certified
authorized verb

  1. To give official permission for something.

    1. I am authorized to sign checks. [ ] [ ]
    2. The manager authorized the purchase of new office furniture last week. [ ] [ ]

  2. To approve something formally.

    1. Did the council authorize the building? [ ] [ ]
    2. Congress authorized the funding for the new highway project despite some opposition. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "authorized" in English means: Having official permission to do something., Officially approved or endorsed..

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

Synonyms for "authorized": empowered, certified.

Example usage of "authorized": "Only authorized personnel can enter here.". More examples on the page.