American English
/ˌɔ.θɚ.əˈzeɪ.ʃn̩/
5 syllables · Stress the fourth syllable.
Official permission to do something or to use something.
The usual pronunciation is /ˌɔ.θɚ.əˈzeɪ.ʃn̩/. You may also hear /ˌɑ.θə.ɹɪˈzeɪ.ʃn̩/ in American English.
Official permission to do something or to use something.
You need authorization to enter the building.
The manager gave authorization for the purchase.
Authorization is formal permission. In everyday situations, permission is often more natural.
official authorization · written authorization · require authorization · give authorization
authorization to do something
authorization for something
Official approval for a payment or other financial transaction.
The card payment is waiting for authorization.
The bank denied authorization for the transaction.
card authorization · payment authorization · authorization code · authorization request
authorization for a payment
get authorization from a bank