AUTHORIZED
/ˈɑθəɹaɪzd/
10 letters · 4 syllables · verb, adjective
Definition of AUTHORIZED
To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something).
"The General Assembly authorized the Council to take up the matter."
To permit (something), to sanction or consent to (something).
"The judge authorized the wiretapping."
Explicitly allowed.
Examples of AUTHORIZED in a Sentence
- "The General Assembly authorized the Council to take up the matter."
- "The judge authorized the wiretapping."
Word Details
Is AUTHORIZED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, AUTHORIZED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: AUTHORIZED uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for AUTHORIZED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | u | t | h | o | r | i | z | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 23 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 23 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in AUTHORIZED
100 words from the letters in AUTHORIZED
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How to Use AUTHORIZED in Word Games
AUTHORIZED is worth 23 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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