authorization
/ˌɔːθəɹaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: authorizations
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An act of authorizing.
NounRegister: US
Examples
Our proposal thus envisages a new procedure for the authorization of experimental program
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The state of being authorized to do something or to be somewhere; formally granted permission.
NounRegister: US
Examples
I've got authorization. Call the office and you'll see.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “authorization” mean?
An act of authorizing.
Is “authorization” formal or informal?
authorization is generally US.
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