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Word: Responsible
Speech Type: Adjective
late 16th century (in the sense ‘answering to, corresponding’): from obsolete French responsible, from Latin respons- ‘answered, offered in return’, from the verb respondere (see respond)
rɪˈspɒnsɪbl
having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone, as part of one's job or role
Short Definition:having obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone, as part
Examples:- the cabinet minister responsible for Education
being the primary cause of something and so able to be blamed or credited for it
Short Definition:being primary cause of something and so able to be blamed or credited for it
Examples:- Gooch was responsible for 198 of his side's 542 runs
(of a job or position) involving important duties, independent decision-making, or control over others
Short Definition:involving important duties, independent decision-making
Examples:- she had risen rapidly to a high and responsible position in the civil service
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