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unofficial

/ˌʌnəˈfɪʃəl/ /ˌʌnfəˈfɪʃəl/

Meanings
adjective
Not officially established.

Examples :

"the unofficial results of the ballot"
government politics organization

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meaning noun

/ˈmiːnɪŋ/

(of words or symbols) The entity, perception, feeling or concept thereby represented or evoked.

"The meaning of the teacher's hand gesture was clear: "Pay attention." "

Illustration adviser

adviser noun

/ædˈvaɪz.ɚ/

One who advises

"My college advisor helped me choose my courses for next semester. "

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officially adverb

/əˈfɪʃəli/

In an official manner; according to official rules or regulations.

"The school officially announced the new dress code on Monday. "

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established verb

/ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt/

To make stable or firm; to confirm.

"The company established a new policy to improve employee safety. "

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results noun

/ɹɪˈzʌlts/

That which results; the conclusion or end to which any course or condition of things leads, or which is obtained by any process or operation; consequence or effect.

"the result of a course of action;  the result of a mathematical operation"

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pharmacopeia noun

/ˌfɑːrməkəˈpiːə/ /ˌfɑːrməkəˈpiːjə/

An official book describing medicines or other pharmacological substances, especially their use, preparation, and regulation.

"The pharmacist consulted the pharmacopeia to ensure the correct dosage and preparation of the new medication. "

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official noun

/əˈfɪʃəl/

An office holder invested with powers and authorities.

"David Barnes was the official charged with the running of the sports club."

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supplement noun

/ˈsʌpləmənt/

Something added, especially to make up for a deficiency.

"The doctor recommended a vitamin supplement to improve her daughter's calcium intake. "

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acting verb

/ˈæk.tɪŋ/

To do something.

"The student is acting quickly to finish the exam. "

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ballot noun

/ˈbalət/ /ˈbælət/

Originally, a small ball placed in a container to cast a vote; now, by extension, a piece of paper or card used for this purpose, or some other means used to signify a vote.

"The election committee collected the ballots and counted the votes. "

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authority noun

/ɔːˈθɒɹəti/ /əˈθɑɹəti/

The power to enforce rules or give orders.

"I have the authority to penalise the staff in my department, but not the authority to sack them."

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national noun

/ˈnæʃ(ə)nəl/

A subject of a nation.

"The diplomats were advised not to interact with any foreign nationals except on official duty."