authorized

adjective

au·​tho·​rized ˈȯ-thə-ˌrīzd 

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

Synonyms of authorized

• official

Examples of authorized in a Sentence

an authorized biography of the former president

Recent Examples on the Web

Only authorized people, usually law-enforcement officers, can pull DAVID records, and there needs to be an official reason to do so. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026

In the eastern Indian Ocean, south of Java in the vast sea stretching toward Australia, a fishing vessel slightly alters its course while operating near the boundary of its authorized fishing ground. — IEEE Spectrum, 16 July 2026

Vehicle owners will be notified of the recall by first class mail and will be instructed to take their car to an authorized BMW dealer to have the service completed. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 14 July 2026

An authorized adult — including a parent, legal guardian, grandparent or sibling — can open an account on a qualifying child's behalf. — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 11 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of authorize

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for authorized

• acclimatized
• aerosolized
• alphabetized
• aluminized
• anaesthetized
• anesthetized
• annualized
• antagonized
• apologised
• apologized
• capitalised
• capitalized