authorized

verb adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: au-thor-ized (3)

English Definition

Having official permission or approval.

Example Sentence

Only authorized personnel are allowed to enter this room.

US IPA /ˈɔːθəraɪzd/

UK IPA /ˈɔːθəraɪzd/

approved sanctioned licensed permitted legal

unauthorized banned prohibited