English · Adjectives
official
/əˈfɪʃ.əl/
[/əˈfɪʃ.əl/]
authorized, formal
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Approved by a person or organization in authority.
Example
The official results of the election will be announced tomorrow morning.
The official results of the election will be announced tomorrow morning.
Etymology
From Latin 'officialis', from 'officium' (duty, office).
How & Where It’s Used
Marks something approved by authority.