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    responsibility
    /rɪˌspɒnsɪˈbɪlɪti/

    noun

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  2. 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.

  3. 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. Synonyms. blame. fault. liability. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of responsibility in a Sentence.

  4. 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.

  5. 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. responsibility. noun. OPAL W. /rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/. /rɪˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/. (plural responsibilities) [uncountable, countable] a duty to deal with or take care of somebody/something, so that you may be blamed if something goes wrong. to be in a position of responsibility.

  7. 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.

  8. something that it is your job or duty to deal with: The head of the department has various additional responsibilities. [ + to do sth ] It is your responsibility to make sure that your homework is done on time. Fewer examples. Her primary responsibility is to train new employees. She has sole responsibility for the project.

  9. A responsibility is something you're required to do as an upstanding member of a community. If you're in a band, it's your responsibility to learn the songs and show up to practice on time. Responsibility comes from the Latin responsus, which means "to respond."

  10. the state or fact of being responsible, answerable, or accountable for something within one's power, control, or management. Synonyms: answerability, accountability. an instance of being responsible: The responsibility for this mess is yours! a particular burden of obligation upon one who is responsible: the responsibilities of authority.

  11. 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.