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Exam: IELTS

authenticator

IPA: /ɔːˈθentɪkeɪtə/

KK: /ɔːˈθɛntɪˌkeɪtə/

noun

Definition: A person or tool that verifies the authenticity of something, ensuring it is genuine or valid.

Example: The authenticator confirmed that the document was legitimate before it was submitted.

authenticity

IPA: /ɔːˈθɛntɪsɪti/

KK: /ɔːˈθɛntɪsɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being real, true, or genuine, rather than fake or copied.

Example: The authenticity of the painting was confirmed by several experts.

author

IPA: /ˈɔːθər/

KK: /ˈɔːθər/

noun

Definition: A person who creates or writes something, especially books, articles, or other texts.

Example: The author of the novel received an award for her work.

transitive verb

Definition: To be the creator or writer of a text, such as a book or article.

Example: She decided to author a novel based on her experiences.

authorial

IPA: /ɔːˈθɔːriəl/

KK: /ˈɔːθərɪəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of a writer, especially in the context of their work or style.

Example: The authorial voice in her novel is strong and distinct.

authoring

IPA: /ˈɔːθərɪŋ/

KK: /ˈɔːθərɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of creating written content, such as documents or compositions.

Example: The authoring of the new textbook took several months to complete.

verb

Definition: The action of creating or writing something, especially a book, article, or other written work.

Example: She is authoring a new novel that explores the themes of love and loss.

authorisation

IPA: /ˌɔːθəraɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ɔːθəraɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A process or act of giving official permission or approval for something.

Example: The authorisation for the project was granted after a thorough review.

authorise

IPA: /ˈɔːθəraɪz/

KK: /ˈɔːθəraɪz/

verb

Definition: To give permission or approval for something to happen.

Example: The manager will authorise the budget for the new project.

authorised

IPA: /ˈɔːθəraɪzd/

KK: /ˈɔːθəraɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Having official permission or approval to do something.

Example: Only authorised personnel are allowed to enter the secure area.

verb

Definition: To give someone permission to do something or to officially recognize something as acceptable.

Example: The manager authorised the team to proceed with the project.

authoritarian

IPA: /ˌɔːθəˈrɪtɛəriən/

KK: /ɔːˈθɔːrɪˌtɛrɪən/

adjective

Definition: Describing a system or person that demands strict obedience and does not allow personal freedom or dissent.

Example: The government became increasingly authoritarian, limiting the rights of its citizens.

authoritative

IPA: /əˈθɔːrɪteɪtɪv/

KK: /əˈθɔrɪˌteɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Having official power or influence; recognized as reliable and accurate.

Example: The professor provided an authoritative explanation of the complex theory.

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