# authorized

Pronunciation: say "AW-thuh-ryzd" US /ˈɔθəɹaɪzd/, UK /ˈɔːθəɹaɪzd/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of authorize. — simple past and past participle of authorize
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of authorize. Use this form for the act of allowing something that already happened.
   - _The committee authorized additional funding for the research project._
   - _Access to the server room is granted only to personnel who have been authorized in advance._

## Adjective

2. Having official permission or approval; explicitly allowed.
   - Simple: Officially allowed or approved to do or use something.
   - _Only authorized personnel may handle the classified documents._
   - _The shop is an authorized retailer for several major brands._

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