nounπShareAn office holder invested with powers and authorities."David Barnes was the official charged with the running of the sports club."governmentpoliticsjobpositionorganizationstateessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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."sportpersonjobgameessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareOf or pertaining to an office or public trust."official duties"governmentpoliticsjobessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareDerived from the proper office or officer, or from the proper authority; made or communicated by virtue of authority"an official statement or report"governmentpoliticsorganizationlawstateessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareApproved by authority; authorized."The Official Strategy Guide"governmentpoliticslaworganizationbusinessessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(pharmaceutical) Sanctioned by the pharmacopoeia; appointed to be used in medicine; officinal."an official drug or preparation"medicineessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareDischarging an office or function."The official school policy requires students to wear uniforms. "governmentpoliticsjoborganizationstatefunctionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareRelating to an office; especially, to a subordinate executive officer or attendant."The official school photographer took photos of the graduating class. "governmentjoborganizationessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareRelating to an ecclesiastical judge appointed by a bishop, chapter, archdeacon, etc., with charge of the spiritual jurisdiction."The official church judge handled the dispute over the parish's religious practices. "religionlawessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareTrue, real, beyond doubt."The official school records are proof that Sarah graduated with honors. "governmentstatelawessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareListen in a national pharmacopeia."The official school policy states that students must follow the updated student handbook. "medicinegovernmentessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
