1
as in permissions
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something
you will need the authorization of the council before you can act
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2
as in mandates
the granting of power to perform various acts or duties
his authorization to go ahead with the project was finally given
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as in latitudes
the right to act or move freely
granted authorization to enter the military facility
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Recent Examples of authorizations
Costs are rising, and insurers are using more controls such as prior authorizations and doctor networks to manage them.
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Tom Murphy and Devi Shastri, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Dec. 2024
UnitedHealthcare provides coverage for more than 49 million Americans; it was named in October in a Senate report detailing how its denial rate for prior authorizations for some Medicare Advantage patients has surged.
—Michael Balsamo and Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
In October, UnitedHealthcare was named along with Humana and CVS in a Senate report detailing how its denial rate for prior authorizations for some Medicare Advantage patients has surged in recent years.
—Michael Balsamo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
One-third of leading health insurers will decrease reliance on prior authorizations (PAs).
—Forrester, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Numerous destinations have simplified their visa processes, implementing electronic travel authorizations and expanding short-term visa-free entry.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
Federally, Congress has only appropriated a portion of the funding of the CHIPS & Science Act authorizations.
—Shalin Jyotishi, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Tom Murphy and Devi Shastri, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Dec. 2024
UnitedHealthcare provides coverage for more than 49 million Americans; it was named in October in a Senate report detailing how its denial rate for prior authorizations for some Medicare Advantage patients has surged.
—Michael Balsamo and Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
In October, UnitedHealthcare was named along with Humana and CVS in a Senate report detailing how its denial rate for prior authorizations for some Medicare Advantage patients has surged in recent years.
—Michael Balsamo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
One-third of leading health insurers will decrease reliance on prior authorizations (PAs).
—Forrester, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Numerous destinations have simplified their visa processes, implementing electronic travel authorizations and expanding short-term visa-free entry.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
Federally, Congress has only appropriated a portion of the funding of the CHIPS & Science Act authorizations.
—Shalin Jyotishi, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorizations
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That said, the advice for users isn’t actually to monitor after the fact, of course, but to stop granting these permissions in the first place.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The other permissions that should never be granted to any app unless absolutely necessary is Accessibility Services, which are system tools that can be abused by malware to take control of devices and their key system functions.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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That could mean displays of Northern Lights at more southerly latitudes than is typical for at least the next year.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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The colorful displays are a beautiful byproduct of that process, typically visible only at high latitudes.Denise Chow, NBC News, 1 Dec. 2024
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Prospective patients should verify clinic accreditations and surgeon qualifications.Kyle J. Russell, The Enquirer, 29 Nov. 2024
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Renewing the appropriate accreditations for your industry annually can be incredibly helpful for driving customer loyalty and trust.Brandon Aversano, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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Last month, the country sent a clear message rejecting the radical policies of the past few years and choosing instead a path of common sense, constitutional order, and preserving our freedoms.Rich Lowry, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
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Even as society works to dismantle traditional gender boundaries, men and women still envy certain freedoms, qualities or advantages associated with the other.Mark Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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But if a tsunami is coming in a shorter period of time, authorities may decide to simply evacuate the entire zone as a precaution.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Those were the words written on bullet casings found at the scene of Thompson's shooting, authorities said.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Authorizations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorizations. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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