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

On April 26, the suspect followed an authorized vehicle onto the property, but was again halted by officers. —Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026

Finally, call an authorized manufacturer dealer to check for open recalls. —Mahsa Saeidi, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026

As an authorized retailer, Compare Internet offers a full-service experience to its users. —Wyles Daniel, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026

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

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