Refer to a dictionary for details. Here are some of my thoughts about these terms. officer someone who has a position of duty and trust eg a police officer eg a commissioned member of an army eg a holder of a high position in a company official someone who has the authority to represent or speak for an organization Often it is a public / governmental organization.
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chhiring sherpa Official is an adjective ands officer is a noun like,a great officer and official work.Official may be a noun (as described by Clive, above) or an adjective.