adj
authorized
AW-thuh-ryzd
adj
1
Officially permitted or approved.
"Only authorized personnel are allowed beyond this point."
How to Use Authorized
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGiven official permission or approval.
UK vs US
Spelled "authorised" in UK English, "authorized" in US English.
Common pairings
authorized personnel
authorized dealer
authorized user
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sized
prized
baptized
utilized
civilized
idealized
organized
oversized
localized
motorized
mobilized
energized
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