official

US /əˈfɪʃəl/

UK /əˈfɪʃl/

A2

adjective

  • Approved or authorized by a government or other organization.
  • Real, exact, truely felt
  • Relating to or done in an authorized and formal way.
  • Of or done by someone in authority; formal

noun

  • A document that is formally approved and issued by an authority.
  • A person authorized to perform a specific duty
  • A person holding a public office or having official duties.
  • A referee or umpire.
  • A person who supervises a sports event to ensure fair play.