authorised meaning

UK /ˈɔːθəraɪzd/ US /ˈɔθɚaɪzd/ 3 syllables

authorised (adjective): endowed with authority.

Spelling: authorised (British) · authorized (American)

authorised has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

authorised as an adjective

  1. endowed with authority

    Synonyms: authorized

    Similar: accredited, approved, canonized, empowered

  2. sanctioned by established authority
    • an authoritative communique
    • the authorized biography

    Synonyms: authoritative, authorized

    Similar: official

How to pronounce authorised

authorised is pronounced /ˈɔːθəraɪzd/ in British English and /ˈɔθɚaɪzd/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Word lists: words starting with AU · words ending in ED · 10-letter words

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