official

CEFRB1

/əˈfɪʃəl/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Approved by an authority or organization.

  2. 02

    noun

    A person with an official position or duty.

Examples

  • His official title at the company is Assistant to the President.

  • She is the government official in charge of the project.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
2
Synonyms
2

Also pronounced

  • [əˈfɪʃəl] ~ [əˈfɪʃl̩]

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Approved by authority; authorized.

  2. Derived from the proper office or officer, or the appropriate authority; made or communicated by authority

  3. Of or about an office or public trust.

More examples

In context

  • Taking notes at each meeting is one of the official duties.

  • an official statement or report

  • The Official Strategy Guide

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Origin

adjective

From Middle English official, from Old French official, from Latin officiālis, from Latin officium (“duty, service”), by surface analysis, office + -ial.