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an official vs a official

The use of "an" before a word starting with a vowel sound is a rule in English grammar. In this case, the word "official" starts with a vowel sound, so it should be preceded by "an."
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an official

This phrase is correct in English. The use of "an" before a word starting with a vowel sound is a rule in English grammar.

Use "an official" when referring to a person holding a position of authority or responsibility.

Examples:

  • She is an official representative of the company.
  • He was appointed as an official in the government.
  • An official statement was released by the organization.
  • The team met with an official from the embassy.
  • As an official member of the committee, she had voting rights.
  • Home Page. An official website of the United States Government. Home. Information Menu. Help · News. English. Español · 中文 (简体) · 中文 (繁體) · 한국어 ...
  • Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. Natural landscape of Pennsylvania. Welcome to Pennsylvania.
  • An official website of the United States government. Here's how you know. Here's how you know. Official websites use .gov. A .gov website belongs to an official ...
  • 2 days ago ... Official websites use ny.gov. A ny.gov website belongs to an official New York State government organization. Secure ny.gov websites use ...
  • At the COP29 UN Climate Change Conference on 11-22 November, the EU will work with international partners to deliver on the goals of the Paris Agreement of ...
  • Feb 15, 2007 ... An official ATS/IDSA statement: diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of nontuberculous mycobacterial diseases.
  • The Commission's work is steered by a College of Commissioners, and led by its President. ... Learn about the European Commission's role in instigating and ...
  • An Official American Thoracic Society and European Respiratory Society Technical Statement. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2019 Oct 15;200(8):e70-e88. doi: ...
  • IBM WebSphere Portal. An official State of Ohio site. Here's how you know. Language Translation. Language Preferences. English. This modal enables the user to ...
  • An Official ATS/ERS/JRS/ALAT Clinical Practice Guideline. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2018 Sep 1;198(5):e44-e68. doi: 10.1164/rccm.201807-1255ST.

Alternatives:

  • a representative
  • a government official
  • a formal statement
  • a diplomatic official
  • a committee member

a official

This phrase is incorrect in English. The article "a" should not be used before a word starting with a vowel sound like "official."

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  • Jun 2, 2023 ... ... a official server? since I haven't seen any signs of any other survivors base. Archived post. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot ...
  • The Serie A official app has been completely renewed. Discover the app's original features and live the emotions about all the Lega Serie A competitions: ...
  • Mar 29, 2023 ... How does going from a official to community and back or other officials work with gear and location? discussion. Archived post. New comments ...
  • 28K Followers, 1928 Following, 155 Posts - J É S S I C A (@jessica.a.official) on Instagram: "DM for Bookings Dubai || International Singer🎙️ || Lifestyle ...
  • §3950-A. Official refusal or neglect of duty. 1. Violation. A mayor, municipal officer, clerk, town or city manager, administrative assistant to the mayor ...
  • Feb 22, 2022 ... Re: A Rec709-A official workflow from BMD? Post Wed Feb 23, 2022 1:05 am. This appears to be another one of the major problems in Resolve that ...
  • is their a official wishlist · willmotil May 6, 2014, 12:10am 1. I sort of asked this before but maybe not so clearly. Is their a place to request official ...
  • 1393 Followers, 556 Following, 27 Posts - LiL'A (@lil.a.official) on Instagram: "GRAMMY NOMINATED DEMON HUNTER ⚔️ "
  • Subchapter IV-A. Official Rock of the District of Columbia. § 1–165.01. Legislative findings. § 1–165.02. Potomac Bluestone.

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