Authoritative Meaning in English

word

US

əˈθɔɹəˌteɪtɪv

uh-THAW-ruh-tay-tiv

UK

ɔːθˈɒɹɪtətˌɪv

aw-THOR-uh-tuh-tiv

التعريف

Describes someone or something that is trusted, respected, and has the power or right to give orders or make decisions. Also refers to information seen as reliable and official.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Formally used for people with recognized power, or for reputable sources ('an authoritative report'). Not to be confused with 'authoritarian', which means controlling or dictatorial. Common with 'voice', 'source', 'answer'.

• Spanish: autoritario - autorizado
• Portuguese (BR): autoritário - autorizado
• Portuguese (PT): autoritário - autorizado
• Chinese (Simplified): 权威的 - 官方的
• Chinese (Traditional): 權威的 - 官方的
• Hindi: प्राधिकृत - अधिकारपूर्ण
• Arabic: موثوق - رسمي - سلطوي
• Bengali: প্রভাবশালী - কর্তৃত্বপূর্ণ
• Russian: весомый - авторитетный
• Japanese: 権威のある - 信頼できる
• Vietnamese: có thẩm quyền - đáng tin cậy
• Korean: 권위 있는
• Turkish: yetkili - güvenilir
• Urdu: بااختیار - قابل اعتماد
• Indonesian: berwibawa - otoritatif

جمل نموذجية

She spoke in an authoritative tone.

basic

This book is an authoritative source on world history.

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His answers were always authoritative and clear.

basic

You can trust her judgment; she's really authoritative on this topic.

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The committee issued an authoritative report after months of research.

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He has such an authoritative presence that people listen when he speaks.

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