authoritative

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ɔːˈθɒɹɪˌteɪtɪv/

Adjective

Arising or originating from a figure of authority / Highly accurate or definitive; treated or worthy of treatment as a scholarly authority / Having a commanding style.

Japanese Meaning

権威に基づく、または権威を有する / 信頼性が高く、決定的とされる / 威厳があり、指導力を感じさせる

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The manager's authoritative directive left no room for debate among the staff.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

そのマネージャーの権威に基づく指示は、スタッフの間に議論の余地を残さなかった。

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Sense（1）

Arising or originating from a figure of authority

The authoritative rules in this school come not from the headmaster but from the aged matron.

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Sense（2）

Highly accurate or definitive; treated or worthy of treatment as a scholarly authority

This book is the world's most authoritative guide to insect breeding habits.

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Sense（3）

Having a commanding style.

He instructed us in that booming, authoritative voice of his.

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more authoritative

（ comparative ）

most authoritative

（ superlative ）

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