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Definition of authorizer

authorizer

/ˈɔːθəˌraɪzə/
(UK: authoriser)
au · thor · i · zer
Plural:authorizers
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• noun

1

A person, organization, or official body that grants official permission, approval, or legal power for an action or entity.

Example

"The state charter school board serves as the primary authorizer for new independent academies in the district."

2

In computing and finance, an automated software component or network service that verifies user permissions or approves payment transactions.

Example

"The API gateway uses a custom token authorizer to validate user credentials before granting access to the database."

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• Nearby Words

authority
authorization
authorize
authorizer
authorless
authorship
autism

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Authorizer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/authorizer
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