How do you pronounce delegation?

delegation is pronounced as /ˌdɛlɪˈɡeɪʃən/.

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delegation

👥delegation

noun

/ˌdɛlɪˈɡeɪʃən/

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Meaning

the act of giving someone else responsibility for something

A group of people chosen to represent others in negotiations or discussions.

Example Sentences

The manager made a delegation of tasks to the team.

The delegation presented their country's agenda.

Synonyms

assignment, delegation of duties, responsibility, transfer, representation, deputation

Entry 1

assignment, delegation of duties, responsibility, transfer

Entry 2

representation, deputation

Antonyms

retention, taking on, holding, individual, isolation

Entry 1

retention, taking on, holding

Entry 2

individual, isolation

Collocations

delegation of authority, delegation of tasks, formal delegation

More Example Sentences

They were selected to travel as a delegation.

However, I have realized that effective delegation is an important quality of a good leader.

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