authorized

adjective

au·​tho·​rized ˈȯ-thə-ˌrīzd How to pronounce authorized (audio)
1
: endowed with authority
an authorized representative
2
: sanctioned by authority : having or done with legal or official approval
an authorized biography
an authorized translation

Examples of authorized in a Sentence

an authorized biography of the former president
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The computer vision simply notifies authorized users of a probable match to review and decide how to respond. Dara Riordan, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 The court officer remains an authorized contractor and the 36th District Court will not take any further action, McConico said. Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 3 Dec. 2024 Book your visit through an authorized tour operator. Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 9 Nov. 2024 Another effective way to improve your credit history is by becoming an authorized user on someone else’s credit card. True Tamplin, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for authorized 

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of authorize

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of authorized was in the 15th century

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“Authorized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/authorized. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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