Meaning of authoritative in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /əˈθɔrəˌteɪdɪv/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    authoritative

    Definitions

    1. having authority or ascendancy or influence

    Examples

    • « an important official »
    • « the captain's authoritative manner »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. of recognized authority or excellence

    Examples

    • « the definitive work on Greece »
    • « classical methods of navigation »

    Synonyms

  3. 3. sanctioned by established authority

    Examples

    • « an authoritative communique »
    • « the authorized biography »

    Synonyms

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