official

A2
Pronunciation
/əˈfɪʃəl/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

An office holder invested with powers and authorities.

Example Sentences
  • David Barnes was the official charged with the running of the sports club.
2 Definition

A person responsible for applying the rules of a game or sport in a competition.

Example Sentences
  • In most soccer games there are three officials: the referee and two linesmen.
Adjective
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

Of or pertaining to an office or public trust.

Example Sentences
  • official duties
2 Definition

Derived from the proper office or officer, or from the proper authority; made or communicated by virtue of authority

Example Sentences
  • an official statement or report
3 Definition

Approved by authority; authorized.

Example Sentences
  • The Official Strategy Guide
4 Definition

(pharmaceutical) Sanctioned by the pharmacopoeia; appointed to be used in medicine; officinal.

Example Sentences
  • an official drug or preparation
5 Definition

Discharging an office or function.

6 Definition

Relating to an office; especially, to a subordinate executive officer or attendant.

7 Definition

Relating to an ecclesiastical judge appointed by a bishop, chapter, archdeacon, etc., with charge of the spiritual jurisdiction.

8 Definition

True, real, beyond doubt.

Example Sentences
  • Well, it's official: you lost your mind!
9 Definition

Listen in a national pharmacopeia.