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authority

/ɔːˈθɒrɪti/
au · thor · i · ty ɔː · ˈθɒ · rɪ · ti
English Definition
n. the power or right to give orders or make decisions
中文释义
权力，权威
Significado en Español
autoridad
한국어 뜻
권위, 권력
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
quyền lực, thẩm quyền
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Example Sentence

The manager has the authority to approve leave.

经理有权批准休假。

Synonyms
power control jurisdiction
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “authority”:

  1. A weakness
  2. B submission
  3. C obedience
  4. D power
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D — power. “authority” means n. the power or right to give orders or make decisions

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

As the ship's captain, she had the ______ to give orders to the crew.

  1. A weakness
  2. B doubt
  3. C fear
  4. D authority
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D — authority. “authority” means n. the power or right to give orders or make decisions

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Common questions about “authority”

What does “authority” mean?

authority — n. the power or right to give orders or make decisions. In Chinese: 权力，权威.

How do you pronounce “authority”?

authority is pronounced /ɔːˈθɒrɪti/. It breaks into 4 syllables: au · thor · i · ty.

How do you use “authority” in a sentence?

The manager has the authority to approve leave. (经理有权批准休假。)

What are synonyms for “authority”?

power, control, jurisdiction — all close in meaning to authority (n. the power or right to give orders or make decisions).

Is “authority” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. authority appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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