26984 words

officially

6 definitions • 6 examples
1
formally and in a way agreed to or arranged by people in positions of authority:

Examples:

The royal engagement was announced officially this morning.
2
as stated or accepted by people publicly but not privately or as things really are:

Examples:

Well, officially I am on holiday this week, but I'm just catching up on some reports I have to finish.
3
in or relating to a position of responsibility that you hold:

Examples:

He has not visited the country officially since his election, only in a private capacity.
4
formally and in a way that is agreed to and arranged by people in positions of authority:

Examples:

The proposed merger was announced officially by the CEO today.
5
as stated or accepted by people publicly, although it may not be true:

Examples:

Officially he's in charge but in fact his deputy makes most of the decisions.
6

Examples:

She has been asked to represent the department officially.

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