officially

/ əˈfɪʃəlɪ /

adverb

1. in a formal or authoritative manner

   the Queen officially opened the dome

2. in a way that is formally acknowledged but is not necessarily the case

   officially on the dole but actually holding a job

Example Sentences

The problematic species—officially called Harmonia axyridis but often known as the harlequin or the multicolored Asian lady beetle—originated in Asia and spends the winter there nestled in crevices on the sides of cliffs.

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The cost of repatriating the items has been prepaid by the tribes, which plan to hold ceremonies before they can be officially returned, according to CBC.

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And why doesn't India officially report air quality beyond 500?

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It officially started on Monday 10 November and will run until Friday 21 November.

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The Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland's vascular plant red list has revealed that the Fen Orchid Liparis loeselii is officially no longer considered under threat in Britain.

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Related Words

• correctly www.thesaurus.com
• formally 
• properly 
• regularly