Princeton's WordNet

1. official, functionary(noun)

   a worker who holds or is invested with an office

2. official(adj)

   someone who administers the rules of a game or sport

   "the golfer asked for an official who could give him a ruling"

3. official(adj)

   having official authority or sanction

   "official permission"; "an official representative"

4. official(adj)

   of or relating to an office

   "official privileges"

5. official(adj)

   verified officially

   "the election returns are now official"

6. official, prescribed(adj)

   conforming to set usage, procedure, or discipline

   "in prescribed order"

7. official(adj)

   (of a church) given official status as a national or state institution

Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary

1. official(adjective)əˈfɪʃ əl

   authorized or allowed by an organization or person with authority

   an official statement/document from the president; official recognition; the band's official website

2. officialəˈfɪʃ əl

   (of a reason, statement, etc.) given but considered likely to be untrue

   the official reason given for the changes

3. officialəˈfɪʃ əl

   relating to the things connected with sb's job

   his official duties

4. officialəˈfɪʃ əl

   indicates a piece of information has been confirmed to the public

   It's official - she's pregnant.; a new drug that has been officially approved; Officially, they're saying the singer is just resting.

5. official(noun)əˈfɪʃ əl

   sb representing an organization at a high level

   White House officials

Wiktionary

1. official(Noun)

   An office holder invested with powers and authorities.

   David Barnes was the official charged with the running of the sports club.

2. official(Noun)

   A person responsible for applying the rules of a game or sport in a competition.

   In most football games there are three officials: the referee and two linesmen.

3. official(Adjective)

   Of or pertaining to an office or public trust.

   official duties

4. official(Adjective)

   Derived from the proper office or officer, or from the proper authority; made or communicated by virtue of authority

   an official statement or report

5. official(Adjective)

   Approved by authority; authorized.

6. official(Adjective)

   sanctioned by the pharmacopoeia; appointed to be used in medicine; officinal

   an official drug or preparation

7. official(Adjective)

   Discharging an office or function.

8. official(Adjective)

   Relating to an office; especially, to a subordinate executive officer or attendant.

9. official(Adjective)

   Relating to an ecclesiastical judge appointed by a bishop, chapter, archdeacon, etc., with charge of the spiritual jurisdiction.

Origin: From official, from officium.

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