authorizer

au·thor·ize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [aw-thuh-rahyz]
- /ˈɔ θəˌraɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [aw-thuh-rahyz]
- /ˈɔ θəˌraɪz/

Definitions of authorizer word

verb with object authorizer to give authority or official power to; empower: to authorize an employee to sign purchase orders. 1
verb with object authorizer to give authority for; formally sanction (an act or proceeding): Congress authorized the new tax on tobacco. 1
verb with object authorizer to establish by authority or usage: an arrangement long authorized by etiquette books. 1
verb with object authorizer to afford a ground for; warrant; justify. 1
noun authorizer One who, or that which, authorizes. 1

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Origin of authorizer

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; earlier auctorize < Medieval Latin auctōrizāre; replacing Middle English autorisen < Middle French autoriser < Medieval Latin See author, -ize

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Parts of speech for Authorizer

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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authorizer popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

authorizer usage trend in Literature

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