authorized

1 of 2

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

authorized

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of authorize

Synonyms of authorized

Adjective

• official

Examples of authorized in a Sentence

Adjective

an authorized biography of the former president

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The petition says that federal agents have taken Panettiere’s property in an investigation, and there is no authorized person to deal with them and assure it is returned. — Andrew Dalton, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Only authorized law enforcement personnel can access the system. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

The FraudClassifier model distinguishes between payments initiated by authorized and unauthorized parties and explicitly recognizes situations in which an authorized party was manipulated or acted fraudulently. — Shahen Minasyan, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Now is the time for collectors to lean in to their relationship with authorized dealers. — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

from past participle of authorize

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for authorized

• acclimatized
• aerosolized
• alphabetized
• aluminized
• anaesthetized
• anesthetized
• annualized
• antagonized
• apologised
• apologized
• capitalised
• capitalized