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permission

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /pɚˈmɪʃən/ · UK /pəˈmɪʃən/

Forms: permissions

permission means: Agreement from someone with authority that allows you to do something.

noun

CONSENTA2

Agreement from someone with authority that allows you to do something.

  • You need permission to enter.
  • Her parents gave her permission to travel.
  • Did you ask for permission before using my car?

How to use it: permission to do something (We have permission to use the hall.); ask someone for permission (Ask your teacher for permission to leave.)

Similar words: consent, approval, authorization

Common phrases: ask for permission, give someone permission, permission to leave, permission of something

FILE ACCESSB2

A computer setting that controls who can open, read, or change a file.

  • Check the permission settings for this folder.
  • Only the owner can change that file permission.
  • The program failed because it lacked write permission.

Similar words: access right

Common phrases: file permission, permission settings, change permission

Questions about permission

What does permission mean?

Agreement from someone with authority that allows you to do something.

What is permission in other languages?

Türkçe: izin · Español: permiso · Français: permission · Deutsch: Erlaubnis · Italiano: permesso · 日本語: 許可

How do you pronounce permission?

In American English /pɚˈmɪʃən/; in British English /pəˈmɪʃən/.

How do you use permission in a sentence?

You need permission to enter. Her parents gave her permission to travel.

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