OFFICIAL
/əˈfɪʃəl/
16
Scrabble
18
WWF
O(1) F(4) F(4) I(1) C(3) I(1) A(1) L(1)
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Definition
/əˈfɪʃəl/
noun
- An office holder invested with powers and authorities.“David Barnes was the official charged with the running of the sports club.”
- A person responsible for applying the rules of a game or sport in a competition.“In most soccer games there are three officials: the referee and two linesmen.”
adjective
- Of or pertaining to an office or public trust.“official duties”
- Derived from the proper office or officer, or from the proper authority; made or communicated by virtue of authority“an official statement or report”
- Approved by authority; authorized.“The Official Strategy Guide”
- (pharmaceutical) Sanctioned by the pharmacopoeia; appointed to be used in medicine; officinal.“an official drug or preparation”
- Discharging an office or function.
Source: Wiktionary
Hooks
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