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

Correctional facilities generate vast amounts of data, particularly through authorized inmate communications. —Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026

One such authorized center for the training of doctors specializing in hair transplantation is Istanbul Vita Hair Transplant Clinic in Turkey. —Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 20 May 2026

The automotive groups accused Volkswagen of violating a standard dealer agreement, which obligates the company to sell its products through authorized dealerships. —Chase Jordan may 19, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026

Such waste is collected and transported by authorized agencies under a manifest system that tracks its movement from generation to final treatment or disposal. —Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 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