authorized

1 of 2

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

authorized

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of authorize

Synonyms of authorized

Adjective

• official

Examples of authorized in a Sentence

Adjective

an authorized biography of the former president

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Now is the time for collectors to lean in to their relationship with authorized dealers. — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2026

What lands in your finance system is an ordinary authorized purchase, with nothing in the log to flag. — Tomer Warschauer Nuni, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

In practical terms, fans are typically allowed to enjoy alcohol within an authorized tailgate lot. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

The Hong Kong Jockey Club, the city’s only authorized betting operator, tops Asia’s corporate rankings at $774 million a year, ahead of Tencent at $404 million. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

from past participle of authorize

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for authorized

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