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   Of·fi·cial

   /əˈfiSH(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. relating to an authority or public body and its duties, actions, and responsibilities: "the governor's official engagements" Similar ceremonialformalsolemnritualisticceremoniouspompousstiffbureaucraticproperinformal:stuffed-shirtOpposite informal
   • ▪ having the approval or authorization of an authority or public body: "official statistics" Similar authorizedaccreditedapprovedvalidatedauthenticatedauthenticcertifiedendorseddocumentedsanctionedlicensedformalrecognizedauthoritativeacceptedverifiedlegitimatelegallawfulvalidbona fidepropertrueex cathedrasigned, sealed, and deliveredsigned and sealedinformal:kosherOpposite unofficialunauthorized
   • ▪ employed by an authority or public body in a position of authority or trust: "an official spokesman"
   • ▪ perceived as characteristic of officials and bureaucracy; officious: "he sat up straight and became official"

   noun

   • 1. a person holding public office or having official duties, especially as a representative of an organization or government department: "a union official"

   Word Origin Middle English (originally as a noun): via Old French from Latin officialis, from officium (see office).

   Derivatives

   • 1. officialism noun

   Scrabble Points: 16

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2. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOFFICIAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 days ago · (əfɪʃəl ) Word forms: plural officials. 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] Official means approved by the government or by someone in authority. According to the official figures, over one thousand people died during the revolution. An official announcement is expected in the next few days.

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   Definitions of official. adjective. of or relating to an office. “ official privileges” adjective. having official authority or sanction. “ official permission” “an official representative” synonyms: authorised, authorized. endowed with authority. authorised, authoritative, authorized. sanctioned by established authority. ex officio.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryOFFICIAL | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   adverb. The new hospital was officially opened yesterday. official. noun [ C ] uk / əˈfɪʃ ə l / us. B1. someone who has an important position in an organization such as the government: a senior official. a UN official. (Definition of official from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionofficial adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Check pronunciation: official. Definition of official adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryOFFICIAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   OFFICIAL meaning: 1. relating to a position of responsibility: 2. agreed to or arranged by people in positions of…. Learn more.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › officialOfficial - definition of official by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Of or relating to an office or a post of authority: official duties. 2. Authorized by a proper authority; authoritative: official permission. 3. Holding office or serving in a public capacity: an official representative. 4. Characteristic of or befitting a person of authority; formal: an official banquet. 5.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › officialOfficial Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of OFFICIAL. 1. always used before a noun : of or relating to the job or work of someone in a position of authority. official responsibilities. She was accused of destroying official documents. Her illness did not prevent her from performing her official duties. The Vice President is on an official trip/visit. 2.