Synonyms for official

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1. Having to do with one's office

   formal, fitting, suitable, befitting, precise, established, ceremonious, according to precedent, according to protocol, proper, correct, accepted, recognized, customary; see also conventional 1, 2, 3, fit 1, 2.

   Antonyms informal*, unceremonious, ill-fitting.

2. Authorized

   ordered, endorsed, sanctioned; see approved.

3. Reliable

   authoritative, authentic, trustworthy, true, unquestionable, indubitable, veritable, real, sure, absolute, canonical, positive, clear, unequivocal, unmistakable, decisive, conclusive, unimpeachable, valid, authenticated, credible, bona fide, accurate, faithful, standard, irrefutable, incontestable, verified, proven, indisputable, not to be questioned, definite, assured, decided, to be depended on, to be trusted, worthy of confidence, undeniable, guaranteed, insured; see also certain 3, genuine 1, reliable 2.

   Antonyms unreliable*, unauthentic, unverified.

noun

1. Administrator

   comptroller, director, executive; see administrator, leader 2.

2. A sports official

   referee, umpire, judge, linesman, adjudicator, ref*, ump*, chain gang*; see also judge 2.