unofficial
Pronunciation: [ʌnəˈfɪʃəl]
Word
Context: "authority"
(adjective) something that is not officially recognized or approved by the proper authorities. Imagine your friend makes up a rule for a game, but it’s not a rule everyone follows. That rule is unofficial!
Example
The unofficial cheerleading squad made up their own routines and had fun at the school games.
Example
The school reminded students that unofficial events are not supported and could lead to confusion.
Example
Is there an unofficial club we can join to discuss books?
Context: "information"
(adjective) information that is not confirmed or verified by the right sources. It’s like when you hear a rumor but don’t know if it’s true; that rumor would be unofficial until checked.
Example
I heard an unofficial report that the event will be postponed.
Example
The news is still unofficial, so we should wait for the official statement.
Example
Did you receive any unofficial updates about the project?
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