official

• صفة تدل على ما يتصل بجهة حكومية أو سلطة رسمية، أو على ما هو مصرح به ومعتمد رسمياً.

Relating to an authority or public body; formally approved or authorized.

1. Authorized or approvedB1formal

   Relating to an authority or public body; having formal approval.

   رسمي

   • The official statement was released by the government.
   • You need an official document to enter the building.
   • The official results of the election were announced yesterday.

   المرادفاتaccreditedapprovedauthorizedcertifiedformallicensedratifiedsanctionedvalid

   الأضدادunauthorizedunofficial

2. Formal or ceremonialB1formal

   Held in a formal capacity or as part of a ceremony.

   رسمي

   • The official opening of the museum is next week.
   • She attended the official dinner in a beautiful gown.
   • The official ceremony lasted for two hours.

   المرادفاتceremonialceremoniousdignifiedformalritualsolemnstately

3. Recognized as trueB2formal

   Accepted as true or correct by an authority.

   رسمي

   • The official version of events differs from the rumors.
   • This is the official record of the meeting.
   • The official count of attendees was over 500.

   المرادفاتaccreditedapprovedauthenticauthoritativeauthorizedcertifiedconfirmedsanctionedvalid

   الأضدادinvalidunofficialunrecognized

• اسم يدل على شخص يشغل منصبًا رسميًا له سلطة أو مسؤولية في منظمة أو حكومة أو مؤسسة.

A noun referring to a person who holds a position of authority or responsibility in an organization, government, or institution.

1. Person in authorityB1formal

   A person who holds a position of authority or responsibility in an organization or government.

   مسؤول

   • The government official announced the new policy.
   • A company official signed the contract.
   • The sports official disqualified the player for breaking the rules.

   المرادفاتadministratorbureaucratdignitaryexecutivefunctionarymandarinofficeholderofficer

   الأضدادamateurcitizenlaypersonoutsiderprivate

2. Referee or umpireB1informal

   A person who ensures that the rules of a game or sport are followed.

   حكم

   • The official blew the whistle to stop the game.
   • The soccer official gave a yellow card to the player.
   • The officials reviewed the play on video.

   المرادفاتarbiterjudgelinesmanrefereeumpire