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Meaning of unofficial quote
A statement or remark that is not officially confirmed or authorized.
Etymology of unofficial quote
The word "unofficial" comes from the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and the word "official", which is derived from the Latin word "officialis", meaning "of or pertaining to an office or duty".
The word "quote" comes from the Latin word "quotare", meaning "to mark or note a number", and has evolved to mean a statement or remark repeated or attributed to someone.
Synonyms
informal statement
unofficial remark
unverified report
unofficial announcement
rumor
hearsay
unconfirmed rumor
leaked information
insider information
grapevine
scuttlebutt
gossip
speculation
conjecture
surmise
unattributed quote
anonymous statement
whispered rumor
unofficial disclosure
unverified statement
informal comment
unofficial declaration
unconfirmed statement
unofficial notification
rumor mill
unofficial news
unverified news
informal notification
unofficial communication
unconfirmed report
unofficial message
Definitions
- The phrase "unofficial quote" refers to a statement or remark that is not officially confirmed or authorized by the person or organization it is attributed to.
- * It can also refer to a statement or remark that is not formally or officially announced, but is instead leaked or shared informally.
Usage Examples
- The company's CEO denied the unofficial quote that was circulating in the media.
- * The unofficial quote from the anonymous source was later confirmed by the government.
- * The journalist was careful not to attribute the unofficial quote to anyone in particular.
Antonyms
official statement
verified report
confirmed announcement
authentic remark
authorized declaration
formal announcement
verified information
confirmed news
official notification
authenticated statement
validated report
formal comment
authorized message
official disclosure
confirmed declaration