official
/əˈfɪʃl/
of · fi · cial
ə · ˈfɪʃ · l
English Definition
adj./n. authorized, person with authority
Significado en Español
oficial, funcionario
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chính thức, quan chức
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Example Sentence
It's official news.
这是官方消息。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
office(office)+ial(form).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is the best synonym for “official”?
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A
Formal
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B
Casual
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C
Secret
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D
Limited
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A — Formal.
“official” means adj./n. authorized, person with authority
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The election result will not be ______ until the judges sign the form.
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A
unofficial
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B
official
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C
secret
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D
illegal
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B — official.
“official” means adj./n. authorized, person with authority
Common questions about “official”
What does “official” mean?
official — adj./n. authorized, person with authority. In Chinese: 官方的，官员.
How do you pronounce “official”?
official is pronounced /əˈfɪʃl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: of · fi · cial.
How do you use “official” in a sentence?
It's official news. (这是官方消息。)
What are synonyms for “official”?
authorized, formal — all close in meaning to official (adj./n. authorized, person with authority).
Is “official” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. official appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “official”?
office(office)+ial(form).
