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UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/əˈfɪʃəl/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/əˈfɪʃəl/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(ə fishəl)


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Sense: Adjective: authorized
Synonyms:
authorized, authorised (UK), endorsed, sanctioned, approved, recognized Collocations, recognised (UK), accredited, accepted Collocations
Antonyms:
unauthorized, unofficial, illegal Collocations, unlawful, unsanctioned, unapproved, pending approval, fake Collocations, counterfeit Collocations, copy Collocations, knocked-off (slang)
Sense: Adjective: authentic
Synonyms:
authentic, real Collocations, valid Collocations, bona fide, genuine Collocations, certified, certifiable, proper Collocations, right Collocations, correct Collocations, legit (slang)
Antonyms:
unreliable Collocations, untrustworthy, inauthentic, unverified, dodgy Collocations (UK, informal), false Collocations, questionable, unsuitable, inconclusive, untrustworthy, misleading Collocations, uncertain Collocations, unclear Collocations, sketchy, not to be taken at face value
Sense: Noun: officer
Synonyms:
officer Collocations, functionary, public servant, administrator Collocations, director Collocations, executive Collocations, commissioner Collocations, supervisor Collocations, manager Collocations, superintendent, elected official, agent Collocations
Antonyms:
resident Collocations, citizen Collocations, worker Collocations, entity Collocations, company Collocations, business Collocations, employee Collocations, freelancer, subordinate, coordinator Collocations, user Collocations, member Collocations, assistant Collocations
Sense: Noun: referee in sports
Synonyms:
referee Collocations, ref (informal), umpire, ump (informal), judge Collocations, linesman, scorekeeper
Antonyms:
team Collocations, player Collocations, coach Collocations, manager Collocations, trainer Collocations, competitor Collocations, contestant Collocations, opponent Collocations, finalist, runner Collocations, athlete Collocations


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