# authorizing

Pronunciation: say "AW-thuh-ryz-ing" US /ˈɔθəɹaɪzɪŋ/, UK /ˈɔːθəɹaɪzɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of authorize. — present participle and gerund of authorize
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of authorize. Use this form when the act of giving official permission is happening now.
   - _The committee is authorizing additional funds for the relief effort._
   - _Authorizing access to classified files requires a senior officer's signature._

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