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officially

Meaning in simple English

US /əˈfɪʃəli/

officially means: In a way that is formally approved, announced, or recognized by people in authority.

adverb

WITH FORMAL AUTHORITYB1

In a way that is formally approved, announced, or recognized by people in authority.

  • The school is officially open.
  • They officially announced their marriage yesterday.
  • Has the result been officially confirmed?

Similar words: formally

Opposites: unofficially

Common phrases: officially open, officially recognized, officially announce something

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