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unofficial

adjective

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Meaning

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Not officially recognized or authorized; informal and not formally approved.

Example Sentence

The unofficial guide gave us shortcuts that the official map missed.

Usage Note

Use 'unofficial' to describe something that exists or is used but hasn't been formally approved, such as an unofficial rule, report, or title.