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🎧 Podcast 1 — Introduction

Official

Adjective & Noun · /əˈfɪʃ(ə)l/ · authorised, formal, or appointed by authority

Definition
Relating to an authority or public body and its activities and responsibilities; authorised or issued by such a body. As a noun: a person holding public office or an official position.
Origin
From Latin officialis — relating to duty or office — from officium, meaning duty, service, or function. Entered English via Old French in the 14th century.
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🎧 Podcast 2 — Daily Use

Official in Conversation

Two British speakers · Real everyday dialogue

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⚙ Podcast 3 — Prompt Engineering

Official — AI Prompts

Copyable prompt cards · Google UK English voices

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