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- US Pronunciation
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- [aw-thuh-rahyz]
- /ˈɔ θəˌraɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [aw-thuh-rahyz]
- /ˈɔ θəˌraɪz/
Definitions of preauthorize word
- verb with object preauthorize to give authority or official power to; empower: to authorize an employee to sign purchase orders. 1
- verb with object preauthorize to give authority for; formally sanction (an act or proceeding): Congress authorized the new tax on tobacco. 1
- verb with object preauthorize to establish by authority or usage: an arrangement long authorized by etiquette books. 1
- verb with object preauthorize to afford a ground for; warrant; justify. 1
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Origin of preauthorize
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 Preauthorize
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
preauthorize 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 66% 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.
preauthorize usage trend in Literature
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