authorize /'ɒ:θәraiz/

Meaning

English definition

• (v.) grant authorization or clearance for

Chinese translation

• vt. 授权, 批准, 委托
• [经] 授权, 委任, 认可

Word details

Part of speech

verb

Pronunciation

/'ɒ:θәraiz/

Syllables

3

Exam levels

TOEFL · IELTS

Frequency

Zipf 3.38 · Super Super Rare

Word forms

authorized, authorizing, authorizes

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author · authority · authoritative

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