plural noun
People who have positions of authority in a government or organization.
The officials are investigating the corruption scandal.
Government officials announced new policies today.
American English
How to pronounce officials
nounB1Very common word
uhFIHshlz
/əˈfɪ.ʃl̩z/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of official
People who have positions of authority in a government or organization.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
plural noun
People who make sure that rules are followed in a sport or game.
The officials stopped the game after the collision.
The officials checked the score before announcing the winner.
Useful expressions
to formally confirm or announce something
They made it official at the ceremony.
the accepted written account of events or facts
The result is part of the official record.