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

Although the deployment is underway, a significant gap persists between the personnel currently deployed and the authorized ceiling—a gap that constitutes the primary operational challenge at this stage, the Dominican Republic’s representative, Amb. —Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026

Grandparents and other family members can contribute up to $5,000 per year once accounts open July 4, as long as an account has already been established by an authorized individual. —Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026

Knowing that any unauthorized demonstrations are harshly suppressed, activists have tried to organize authorized rallies, plastered posters on walls and notice boards, and filed lawsuits. —ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026

Plus, earn 10,000 additional miles after adding an authorized user within the first three months the account is open. —Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 2 Apr. 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
• actualized
• aerosolized
• alphabetized
• aluminized
• anaesthetized
• anesthetized
• annualized
• antagonized
• apologised
• apologized
• capitalised