official

1 of 2

noun

of·fi·cial ə-ˈfi-shəl How to pronounce official (audio)

ō-

: one who holds or is invested (see invest entry 2 sense 1) with an office : officer

government officials

A company official responded to our request.

: one who administers the rules of a game or sport especially as a referee or umpire

a football official

official

2 of 2

adjective

: of or relating to an office, position, or trust

official duties

official documents

: holding an office : having authority

the president's official representative

: authoritative, authorized

official statement

an official biography

: prescribed or recognized as authorized

an official language

: described by the U.S. Pharmacopeia or the National Formulary

The official drug is sold under several trade names.

: befitting or characteristic of a person in office

extended an official greeting

official condolences

officially

ə-ˈfi-sh(ə-)lē How to pronounce official (audio)

ō-

adverb

Example Sentences

Noun She interviewed a senior official from the previous administration. A company official responded to our request. Adjective 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. We extended an official greeting to the ambassador. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

And another Kherson occupation official, Vitaliy Gura, was killed in early August in the city of Nova Kakhovka.

David L. Stern, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 The previous Manhattan district attorney, Cyrus Vance, tried to prosecute a different Trump campaign official, Paul Manafort, in 2019 on charges similar to a federal mortgage fraud case.

Peter Weber, The Week, 7 Sep. 2022 Unbeknownst to Rudolph, the official, a former Marine with decades of weapons experience, inspected Bianca's body, measuring the shotgun wound and taking photos.

Jennifer Terker, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2022 The RIA Novosti news agency said that the official, Artem Bardin, was in serious condition and that a shootout followed the assassination attempt.

Hanna Arhirova, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Sep. 2022 An Israeli official, speaking on condition of anonymity to speak more freely, told CNN the reason Israel wanted foreigners to declare romantic relations with West Bank Palestinians was to simplify visitors' visa process.

Hadas Gold And Abeer Salman, CNN, 5 Sep. 2022 Bazargan testified in a Stockholm court against the former Iranian regime official, Hamid Nouri, who was convicted in July of war crimes in connection with the mass murder of political prisoners in Iran in 1988.

Benjamin Weinthal, Fox News, 5 Sep. 2022 The 2019 edition of Burning Man would be the last (official) in-person Man until 2022.

Hailey Rein, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2022 Cameras on the drones also went missing during the incident, said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss unpublicized details about the seizure.

Jon Gambrell, ajc, 3 Sep. 2022

Adjective

Thousands of people gathered at Edinburgh Castle, Cardiff Castle and Hillsborough Castle in Belfast to hear the official announcement, although Charles officially became king when Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday.

Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News, 11 Sep. 2022 Later, for many, a sense of grief took hold after the announcement was made in the early evening, the official announcement posted on the gates outside the palace in central London.

WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 There has been no official announcement that the plan is moving forward, however.

Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 The podcasters speculate that Marvel might deliver an official announcement complete with some sort of appearance by Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds).

Chris Smith, BGR, 8 Sep. 2022 Ahead of Thursday's official announcement, several of the pro dancers have been making their involvement with the new season known on social media by sharing some fun behind the scenes photos.

Christina Dugan Ramirez, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 But the official announcement will be made later than planned due to concerns over corruption in India.

Julie Jag, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 But even before the official announcement, GAC Family was hinting at the creation of an app for fans.

Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 4 Sep. 2022 The person spoke on condition of anonymity because an official announcement had not been made.

Chris Hays, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, "person presiding over an ecclesiastical court, domestic retainer," borrowed from Anglo-French & Medieval Latin; Anglo-French, borrowed from Medieval Latin officiālis "person performing the duties of an office, head of an ecclesiastical court," going back to Latin, "attendant on a magistrate," derivative of officiālis "pertaining to fixed duties" — more at official entry 2

Adjective

Middle English, "functional (of a part of the body)," borrowed from Medieval Latin officiālis "functional, pertaining to duties of an office," going back to Latin, "pertaining to fixed duties," from officium "duty, office" + -ālis -al entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

circa 1585, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

official 1 of 2

noun

of·fi·cial ə-ˈfi-shəl How to pronounce official (audio)

: a person who holds a position of authority in an organization or government

official

2 of 2

adjective

: relating to a position of authority

official duties

: having authority to perform a duty

the official referee

: coming from or meeting the requirements of an authority

an official team baseball

We're waiting for the official announcement.

: proper for a person in office

The White House is the President's official residence.

单词	official
释义	official 1 of 2 noun of·fi·cial ə-ˈfi-shəl ō- 1 : one who holds or is invested (see invest entry 2 sense 1) with an office : officer government officials A company official responded to our request. 2 : one who administers the rules of a game or sport especially as a referee or umpire a football official official 2 of 2 adjective 1 : of or relating to an office, position, or trust official duties official documents 2 : holding an office : having authority the president's official representative 3 a : authoritative, authorized official statement an official biography b : prescribed or recognized as authorized an official language c : described by the U.S. Pharmacopeia or the National Formulary The official drug is sold under several trade names. 4 : befitting or characteristic of a person in office extended an official greeting official condolences officially ə-ˈfi-sh(ə-)lē ō- adverb Synonyms Noun functionary officeholder officer public servant Adjective authorized sanctioned See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun She interviewed a senior official from the previous administration. A company official responded to our request. Adjective 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. We extended an official greeting to the ambassador. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun And another Kherson occupation official, Vitaliy Gura, was killed in early August in the city of Nova Kakhovka. David L. Stern, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 The previous Manhattan district attorney, Cyrus Vance, tried to prosecute a different Trump campaign official, Paul Manafort, in 2019 on charges similar to a federal mortgage fraud case. Peter Weber, The Week, 7 Sep. 2022 Unbeknownst to Rudolph, the official, a former Marine with decades of weapons experience, inspected Bianca's body, measuring the shotgun wound and taking photos. Jennifer Terker, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2022 The RIA Novosti news agency said that the official, Artem Bardin, was in serious condition and that a shootout followed the assassination attempt. Hanna Arhirova, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Sep. 2022 An Israeli official, speaking on condition of anonymity to speak more freely, told CNN the reason Israel wanted foreigners to declare romantic relations with West Bank Palestinians was to simplify visitors' visa process. Hadas Gold And Abeer Salman, CNN, 5 Sep. 2022 Bazargan testified in a Stockholm court against the former Iranian regime official, Hamid Nouri, who was convicted in July of war crimes in connection with the mass murder of political prisoners in Iran in 1988. Benjamin Weinthal, Fox News, 5 Sep. 2022 The 2019 edition of Burning Man would be the last (official) in-person Man until 2022. Hailey Rein, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2022 Cameras on the drones also went missing during the incident, said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss unpublicized details about the seizure. Jon Gambrell, ajc, 3 Sep. 2022 Adjective Thousands of people gathered at Edinburgh Castle, Cardiff Castle and Hillsborough Castle in Belfast to hear the official announcement, although Charles officially became king when Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday. Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News, 11 Sep. 2022 Later, for many, a sense of grief took hold after the announcement was made in the early evening, the official announcement posted on the gates outside the palace in central London. WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 There has been no official announcement that the plan is moving forward, however. Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 The podcasters speculate that Marvel might deliver an official announcement complete with some sort of appearance by Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds). Chris Smith, BGR, 8 Sep. 2022 Ahead of Thursday's official announcement, several of the pro dancers have been making their involvement with the new season known on social media by sharing some fun behind the scenes photos. Christina Dugan Ramirez, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 But the official announcement will be made later than planned due to concerns over corruption in India. Julie Jag, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 But even before the official announcement, GAC Family was hinting at the creation of an app for fans. Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 4 Sep. 2022 The person spoke on condition of anonymity because an official announcement had not been made. Chris Hays, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English, "person presiding over an ecclesiastical court, domestic retainer," borrowed from Anglo-French & Medieval Latin; Anglo-French, borrowed from Medieval Latin officiālis "person performing the duties of an office, head of an ecclesiastical court," going back to Latin, "attendant on a magistrate," derivative of officiālis "pertaining to fixed duties" — more at official entry 2 Adjective Middle English, "functional (of a part of the body)," borrowed from Medieval Latin officiālis "functional, pertaining to duties of an office," going back to Latin, "pertaining to fixed duties," from officium "duty, office" + -ālis -al entry 1 First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adjective circa 1585, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing official co-official co-official Kids Definition official 1 of 2 noun of·fi·cial ə-ˈfi-shəl : a person who holds a position of authority in an organization or government official 2 of 2 adjective 1 : relating to a position of authority official duties 2 : having authority to perform a duty the official referee 3 : coming from or meeting the requirements of an authority an official team baseball We're waiting for the official announcement. 4 : proper for a person in office The White House is the President's official residence. Medical Definition official adjective of·fi·cial ə-ˈfish-əl : prescribed or recognized as authorized specifically : described by the United States Pharmacopeia or the National Formulary compare nonofficial, unofficial Legal Definition official 1 of 2 noun of·fi·cial : one who holds or is invested with an office especially in government a municipal official official 2 of 2 adjective 1 : of, relating to, or holding an office, position, or trust official duties 2 : fully authorized an official policy of the bank official 1 of 2 noun as in officer a person who holds a public office some of our best public officials do their jobs quietly and are never in the news Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance officer administrator director executive manager functionary commissioner officeholder public servant chairman superintendent supervisor bureaucrat chair regulator head flunky minion underling co-official flunkey flunkie official 2 of 2 adjective as in authorized ordered or allowed by those in authority the official languages for those Olympic Games were French and English Synonyms & Similar Words authorized sanctioned legitimate legal promoted suggested lawful approved authoritative supported regulation endorsed licensed certified permissible legit semiofficial canonical licit indorsed encouraged abetted ex officio Antonyms & Near Antonyms unofficial unauthorized nonofficial illegal unlawful wrongful illicit unsanctioned illegitimate impermissible lawless unlicensed unapproved verboten See More
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