authoritative
substantiated or supported by documentary evidence and accepted by most authorities in a field: an authoritative edition of Shakespeare; an authoritative treatment of a subject.
Origin of authoritative
1Other words for authoritative
Other words from authoritative
- au·thor·i·ta·tive·ly, adverb
- au·thor·i·ta·tive·ness, noun
- non·au·thor·i·ta·tive, adjective
- non·au·thor·i·ta·tive·ly, adverb
- non·au·thor·i·ta·tive·ness, noun
- un·au·thor·i·ta·tive, adjective
- un·au·thor·i·ta·tive·ly, adverb
- un·au·thor·i·ta·tive·ness, noun
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How to use authoritative in a sentence
At the same time, Facebook labeled several posts containing misinformation with a relatively generic message that suggests the vote counting was ongoing and providing a link to more authoritative information.
Election misinformation is spreading with and without social media’s help | Danielle Abril | November 7, 2020 | FortuneThis account will offer the most authoritative information about who wins the election and about important down-ballot races across the country.
14 Twitter and Instagram accounts you should follow for election news | Jeff | November 4, 2020 | FortuneFacebook is placing its own hopes in labels as well, including a preemptive notification in news feeds to follow authoritative news outlets like Reuters and the Associated Press for election results.
How social media sites plan to handle premature election declarations | Bobbie Johnson | November 2, 2020 | MIT Technology ReviewThis is because Google wants the authoritative product information that manufacturers are able to provide.
How to get the most out of Google’s product Knowledge Panels | George Nguyen | November 2, 2020 | Search Engine LandIf DeepCT is used, it really will be about providing a rich depth of compelling and authoritative content with focus and structure in sections on a page.
Could Google passage indexing be leveraging BERT? | Dawn Anderson | October 29, 2020 | Search Engine Land
She speaks very authoritatively and knowledgeably about this issue, she is committed to campaigning on it for the long term.
Why Does Congress Listen to Celebrities like Ben Affleck? | Tim Teeman | February 27, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSome authoritatively explained that his death is being used as a distraction from the current political transition.
Hosni Mubarak Rumors Swirl Before Election Results Announced | Vivian Salama | June 20, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST“He wanted to write about it authoritatively,” Wilentz said.
Because I was among those who developed it, I think I can speak authoritatively on the subject.
“Put it down,” repeated Conscience authoritatively, deigning no longer to argue or entreat.
Eric, or Little by Little | Frederic W. Farrar"All the same, you ought to have protection," Edgar said authoritatively, and Leam did not reply.
If he spoke authoritatively and intolerantly, it was that a duty was laid upon him, and woe to him if he preached it not.
The Life of Mazzini | Bolton King"Come this way," she said authoritatively, and led them into a side-chamber reserved for the priests.
The Argus Pheasant | John Charles BeechamThey spoke authoritatively about infusions into the vitreous humor and subsequent absorption.
The Hidden Places | Bertrand W. Sinclair
British Dictionary definitions for authoritative
/ (ɔːˈθɒrɪtətɪv) /
recognized or accepted as being true or reliable: an authoritative article on drugs
exercising or asserting authority; commanding: an authoritative manner
possessing or supported by authority; official: an authoritative communiqué
Derived forms of authoritative
- authoritatively, adverb
- authoritativeness, noun
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