Authorized
Authorized adjective - Ordered or allowed by those in authority.
Sure and authorized are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sure" instead an adjective "Authorized".
Sure
Sure adjective - Having or showing a mind free from doubt.
Authorized and sure are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Authorized" instead an adjective "Sure".
Nearby Word: surely
Both words in one sentence
- Nanomachines are pretty much the basis for the entire economy, and a great deal of effort is expended in making sure the few people authorized to design new ones know what they're doing.
Source: Nanomachines / Literature
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