Authorization

/ˌɔːθəraɪˈzeɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of granting permission or power to do something.

You need to obtain authorization from your manager before proceeding with the project.

The official approval or permission to do something.

The contractor received the necessary authorization to begin construction.

A document or code that grants access or permission.

You must enter your authorization code to access the secure system.

A process of validating someone's identity and permissions in technology or access control.

The software requires user authorization to ensure data security.

Derived from the Latin 'auctorizare', meaning to give authority.

grant authorization:

To provide official permission to proceed with an action.

authorization code:

A unique identifier that allows access or approval for specific activities.

digital authorization:

The process of verifying an individual's identity for online transactions.

Go-ahead

I just need the go-ahead to start the project.

OK'd

The budget has been OK'd, so we can proceed.