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Language & Communication — Lesson 50

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authorization

ˌɔːθərɪˈzeɪʃən

A document giving an official instruction or command — she received authorization to travel on behalf of the company.

You need authorization from your manager to proceed with this purchase.

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authorize

ˈɔː.θə.raɪz

Grant authorization or clearance for — the manager authorized the payment yesterday.

The manager authorized the payment yesterday.

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authorized

ˈɔːθəraɪzd

Grant authorization or clearance for — he is an authorized dealer of the brand.

Only authorized personnel can enter this building.

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authorizes

ˈɔːθəraɪzɪz

Grant authorization or clearance for — the system automatically authorizes verified users.

The manager authorizes all major purchases over $10,000.

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authorizing

ˈɔːθəraɪzɪŋ

Grant authorization or clearance for — she is authorizing him to sign contracts on her behalf.

The manager is authorizing the payment for the new equipment.

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autobiography

ˌɑːtəbaɪˈɑːɡrəfi

A biography of yourself — she published her autobiography last year.

She published her autobiography last year.

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autograph

ˈɔːtəɡræf

Something written by one's own hand — the famous player gave me his autograph after the game.

The famous player gave me his autograph after the game.

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autographs

ˈɔːtəɡræfs

Something written by one's own hand — she keeps a book full of celebrity autographs.

The fans waited in line to get autographs from the famous actors.

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averred

əˈvɜːrd

Report or maintain — he averred that he had never seen her before.

He averred that he had never seen her before.

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avoided

əˈvɔɪdɪd

Stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something — he avoided the dangerous area altogether.

He avoided the dangerous area altogether.

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avoiding

əˈvɔɪdɪŋ

Stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something — they are avoiding the crowded area.

He is avoiding the topic of discussion.

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avoids

əˈvɔɪdz

Stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something — he avoids fatty foods to stay healthy.

He avoids fatty foods to stay healthy.

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