DELEGATING | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Delegate

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈdɛlɪɡeɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

entrust (a task or responsibility) to another person, typically one who is less senior than oneself

Short Definition:

entrust task to another

Examples:
  • she must delegate duties so as to free herself for more important tasks
  • the power delegated to him must never be misused

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