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Recognized vs Authorized - What's the difference?

recognized | authorized |

As adjectives the difference between recognized and authorized

is that recognized is notable; distinguished; honored while authorized is allowed.

As verbs the difference between recognized and authorized

is that recognized is (recognize) while authorized is (authorize).

recognized

English

Alternative forms

*recognised (UK )

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Notable; distinguished; honored.
  • *{{quote-book, year=1963, author=(Margery Allingham)
    • , title=(The China Governess) , chapter=Foreword citation , passage=‘I understand that the district was considered a sort of sanctuary,’ the Chief was saying. ‘ […] They tell me there was a recognized swag market down here.’}}

    Verb

    (head)
  • (recognize)

    • authorized

    English

    Alternative forms

    * authorised

    Adjective

    (-)
  • allowed.

    • Antonyms

    * unauthorized

    Verb

    (head)
  • (authorize)