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official
01
holding a position of authority or responsibility within an organization or government
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
relational
ungradable
Examples
The official spokesperson for the company addressed the media regarding the incident.
02
approved, authorized, or carried out by a recognized authority
Examples
The official statement was released by the government spokesperson.
03
of or pertaining to an office, position, or its functions
Examples
He performed his official duties diligently.
04
(of a church) recognized formally as a national or state institution
Examples
The cathedral is the official church of the country.
05
conforming to established rules, procedures, or formal discipline
Examples
The report was written in official style.
Official
01
a person who holds a position of authority or responsibility in an organization or government
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
officials
Examples
The official signed the documents on behalf of the agency.
02
a person who enforces or oversees the rules in a sport or game
Examples
The official blew the whistle to signal a foul.
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officialdom
officialize
officially
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