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Authorizer vs Authorized - What's the difference?

authorizer | authorized |

As a noun authorizer

is one who, or that which, authorizes.

As an adjective authorized is

explicitly allowed.

As a verb authorized is

past tense of authorize.

authorizer

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who, or that which, authorizes.
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    • , passage=Ohio allows 70 groups, including universities, nonprofits and many unconventional agencies to be authorizers . }}

    authorized

    English

    Alternative forms

    * authorised

    Adjective

    (-)
  • allowed.

    • Antonyms

    * unauthorized

    Verb

    (head)
  • (authorize)