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   Re·spon·si·bil·i·ty

   /rəˌspänsəˈbilədē/

   

   noun

   • 1. the state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone: "a true leader takes responsibility for their team and helps them achieve goals" Similar authoritycontrolpowerleadershipmanagementinfluenceduty
   • ▪ the state or fact of being accountable or to blame for something: "the group has claimed responsibility for a string of murders" Similar blamefaultguiltculpabilityblameworthinessliability
   • ▪ the opportunity or ability to act independently and make decisions without authorization: "we would expect individuals lower down the organization to take on more responsibility"
   • ▪ a thing that one is required to do as part of a job, role, or legal obligation: "he will take over the responsibilities of overseas director" Similar dutytaskfunctionjobroleplacechargebusinessonusburdenliabilityaccountabilityanswerabilityprovinceinformal:pigeon
   • ▪ a moral obligation to behave correctly toward or in respect of: "individuals have a responsibility to control personal behavior" Similar trustworthinesslevel-headednessrationalitysanityreasonreasonablenesssensecommon sensestabilitymaturityadultnessreliabilitydependabilitycompetence

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   1. : the quality or state of being responsible: such as. a. : moral, legal, or mental accountability. b. : reliability, trustworthiness. 2. : something for which one is responsible : burden. has neglected his responsibilities.

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   RESPONSIBILITY definition: 1. something that it is your job or duty to deal with: 2. to be in a position of authority over…. Learn more.

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   Responsibility definition: the state or fact of being responsible, answerable, or accountable for something within one's power, control, or management.. See examples of RESPONSIBILITY used in a sentence.

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   RESPONSIBILITY meaning: 1. something that it is your job or duty to deal with: 2. to be in a position of authority over…. Learn more.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishresponsibility noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   responsibility. [uncountable, countable] a duty to deal with or take care of somebody/something, so that you may be blamed if something goes wrong. It's time for someone to take responsibility and get the job done. responsibility for something She assumed responsibility for recruitment.

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   RESPONSIBILITY definition: 1. something that it is your job or duty to deal with: 2. to say that you have done something or…. Learn more.

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   Definition of responsibility noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   2 days ago · If you have responsibility for something or someone, or if they are your responsibility, it is your job or duty to deal with them and to take decisions relating to them. Each manager had responsibility for just under 600 properties.

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    5 days ago · If someone is given responsibility, they are given the right or opportunity to make important decisions or to take action without having to get permission from anyone else.

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    RESPONSIBILITY meaning: 1 : the state of being the person who caused something to happen; 2 : a duty or task that you are required or expected to do.