re-authorize

re-au·thor·ize

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Transcription

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

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

Definitions of re-authorize word

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

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Origin of re-authorize

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 Re-authorize

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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re-authorize 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.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.