official

/əˈfɪʃəl/
noun
  1. A person who holds a position of authority in an organization or government.
    • A government official visited the school to talk about safety.
    • The sports official blew the whistle to start the game.
    • The city official announced the new park opening.
adjective
  1. Approved or done by a person or organization in authority.
    • The official start time for the race is 9:00 AM.
    • We need an official signature on this contract before it is valid.
    • The school sent an official letter to parents about the new schedule.
  2. Having a formal position of authority in an organization or government.
    • He was appointed as the official spokesperson for the event.
    • The official representative of the company will meet with the clients.
    • She holds an official role as the team captain.
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