Authorization
/ˌɔːθəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
nounIntermediateCommonGeneral
Meaning
Questions
Definitions
1
Official permission or approval to do something.
/ˌɔːθəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
nounneutralIntermediate
General
The act of giving someone permission or authority.
She needed authorization to access the classified documents.
💡 Simply: Permission to do something.
More Examples
2
The bank requires authorization for all wire transfers.
How It's Used
Business
"The project requires authorization from the CEO before proceeding."
Legal
"The court granted authorization for the search warrant."
From Middle English *autorisacioun, from Old French *autorisacion, from Latin *auctorisatio, from auctor 'author'.
The word has evolved from its Latin roots to encompass a broader range of applications, particularly in modern administrative contexts.
Memory tip
Think 'author' - someone who gives permission to write (or do something).
Practice
Base: authorize
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Usage
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90%Written