English dictionary: words starting with aut

noun

Another term for autocracy.

noun

Another term for autocracy.

noun

Economic independence or self-sufficiency.

Usage examples:

Rural community autarchy is a utopian dream

noun

A film director who influences their films so much that they rank as their author.

Usage examples:

The creative force behind the film wasn't an auteur, a cinematic genius.

adjective

Of undisputed origin and not a copy; genuine.

Usage examples:

The letter is now accepted as an authentic document

adverb

Undisputedly; genuinely.

Usage examples:

Her dances are as authentically brazilian as their creator

verb

Prove or show (something) to be true, genuine, or valid.

Usage examples:

They were invited to authenticate artefacts from the italian renaissance

verb

Prove or show (something) to be true, genuine, or valid.

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They were invited to authenticate artefacts from the italian renaissance

verb

Prove or show (something) to be true, genuine, or valid.

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They were invited to authenticate artefacts from the italian renaissance

verb

Prove or show (something) to be true, genuine, or valid.

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They were invited to authenticate artefacts from the italian renaissance

noun

The process or action of proving or showing something to be true, genuine, or valid.

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The prints will be stamped with his seal and accompanied by a letter of authentication

noun

The quality of being authentic.

Usage examples:

The paper should have established the authenticity of the documents before publishing them

noun

A writer of a book, article, or document.

Usage examples:

He is the author of several books on the subject

verb

Be the author of (a book or piece of writing).

Usage examples:

She has authored several articles on wildlife

verb

Be the author of (a book or piece of writing).

Usage examples:

She has authored several articles on wildlife

noun

A writer of a book, article, or document.

Usage examples:

He is the author of several books on the subject

adjective

Belonging or relating to the writer of a book, article, or document.

Usage examples:

No authorial voice interferes to colour the scene for us

noun

The creation of programs and databases for computer applications such as computer-assisted learning or multimedia products.

Usage examples:

An authoring system

verb

Be the author of (a book or piece of writing).

Usage examples:

She has authored several articles on wildlife

noun

The action of authorizing.

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The raising of revenue and the authorization of spending

verb

Give official permission for or approval to (an undertaking or agent).

Usage examples:

The troops were authorized to use force

verb

Give official permission for or approval to (an undertaking or agent).

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The troops were authorized to use force

adjective

Having official permission or approval.

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An authorized dealer

Having official permission to do something or for something to happen

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This is a restricted area, open to authorized personnel only., she is writing an authorized biograp…

verb

Give official permission for or approval to (an undertaking or agent).

Usage examples:

The troops were authorized to use force

adjective

Favouring or enforcing strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom.

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The transition from an authoritarian to a democratic regime

noun

An authoritarian person.

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The power structures may have changed, but authoritarians will still abuse power however they can.

noun

The enforcement or advocacy of strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom.

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The transparency that was required for the treaty's implementation helped the country's evolution f…

adjective

Able to be trusted as being accurate or true; reliable.

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Clear, authoritative information and advice

adverb

In a way that is trusted as being accurate or true; with authority.

Usage examples:

He could speak authoritatively on art, philosophy, literature, history, current affairs

noun

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

Usage examples:

He had absolute authority over his subordinates

phrase

The group of people with official legal power to make decisions or make people obey the laws in a particular area, such as the police or a local government department

Usage examples:

I'm going to report these potholes to the authorities., if you have a motor accident, notify the au…