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

Residents without access to off-street parking may move their vehicles to one of the authorized parking areas including Blue Light Lots, City parks, and City Recreation and Senior Centers. —Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026

Anyone willing to spend the big bucks on a Super Bowl ticket should only make purchases through authorized sites, like the NFL, or reputable resale sites with buyer guarantees and other consumer protections, the JEC advised. —Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026

They can be purchased for $20 directly through the Royal Australian Mint and its authorized distributors. —Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 5 Feb. 2026

Oficials said the effort succeeded thanks to widespread public participation, agency coordination and partnerships with authorized permit holders. —Wpec Staff, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 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