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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3
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
The government's current position is that existing DACA grants and work authorizations remain in effect unless expired or individually terminated.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Conduct an assessment of employee authorizations.
—David Culbertson, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Those short-term authorizations—continuing resolutions or CRs in Congress-speak—are now the norm, with each CR finally coming after polarizing negotiations, rhetoric, and conflict.
—Richard McGahey, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
There’s no wait for a specialist referral, no arguing with insurance companies over prior authorizations, and no driving across town for a 10-minute appointment.
—Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Think about prior authorizations (payers and providers), or clinical trial recruitment (clinical research orgs, providers and eligible patients), care coordination, referral management, and staffing, to name a few.
—Seth Joseph, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
However, because prior authorizations that have been denied are frequently overturned when they are appealed, that has prompted questions as to whether the plans are avoiding coverage obligations.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
UnitedHealthcare, for instance, recently introduced a Gold Card program to ease prior authorizations for participating partners, as did Highmark, a large Blue Cross Blue Shield affiliate.
—Rita Numerof, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Williams blamed restrictions on charter authorizations imposed by the Legislature at the behest of the powerful California Teachers Association.
—The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 13 Feb. 2025
Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Conduct an assessment of employee authorizations.
—David Culbertson, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Those short-term authorizations—continuing resolutions or CRs in Congress-speak—are now the norm, with each CR finally coming after polarizing negotiations, rhetoric, and conflict.
—Richard McGahey, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
There’s no wait for a specialist referral, no arguing with insurance companies over prior authorizations, and no driving across town for a 10-minute appointment.
—Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Think about prior authorizations (payers and providers), or clinical trial recruitment (clinical research orgs, providers and eligible patients), care coordination, referral management, and staffing, to name a few.
—Seth Joseph, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
However, because prior authorizations that have been denied are frequently overturned when they are appealed, that has prompted questions as to whether the plans are avoiding coverage obligations.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
UnitedHealthcare, for instance, recently introduced a Gold Card program to ease prior authorizations for participating partners, as did Highmark, a large Blue Cross Blue Shield affiliate.
—Rita Numerof, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Williams blamed restrictions on charter authorizations imposed by the Legislature at the behest of the powerful California Teachers Association.
—The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 13 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorizations
Noun
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Disable command-line and scripting activities and permissions.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The attacker then tells it to impersonate the real extension by disabling it if permissions allow, changing its name and icon and displaying a fake login popup that looks just like the real thing.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Skywatchers in mid-southern latitudes will have the best chance to see Saturn without rings, but will have to compete with morning twilight over the eastern horizon.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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For those in mid-northern latitudes, Saturn is close to the pre-dawn sun and well below the slanted morning ecliptic for observers at mid-northern latitudes.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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The challenge is ensuring that this policy shift is accompanied by responsible oversight that safeguards financial integrity and individual freedoms.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Coventry is also currently Zimbabwe’s minister of youth, sports, arts and recreation, drawing some scrutiny of her affiliation with a government that has long faced accusations of cracking down on democratic freedoms and suppressing criticism in the southern African country.—
Gerald Imray,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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These include the offices of the country’s beleaguered transitional authorities and the National Palace, and Pétion-Ville either on the verge of collapse or invaded by armed groups.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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Georgescu, a pro-Russian candidate, was detained by Romanian authorities in late February after an investigation into his campaign was launched on allegations of election fraud and Russian interference.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Authorizations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorizations. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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