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   responsibility

   /rɪˌspɒnsɪˈbɪlɪti/

   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
   • 2. the state or fact of being accountable or to blame for something: "the group has claimed responsibility for a string of murders" Similar blamefaultguiltculpabilityblameworthinessliability
   • ▪ a moral obligation to behave correctly towards or in respect of: "individuals have a responsibility to control their behaviour" Similar trustworthinesslevel-headednessrationalitysanityreasonreasonablenesssensecommon sensestabilitymaturityadultnessreliabilitydependabilitycompetence
   • 3. the opportunity or ability to act independently and take decisions without authorization: "we expect individuals to take on more responsibility"
   • ▪ a thing which 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

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRESPONSIBILITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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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   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.

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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.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRESPONSIBILITY definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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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 › english › responsibilityresponsibility noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   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. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › responsibilityRESPONSIBILITY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   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.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRESPONSIBILITY definition and meaning | Collins English...

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   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.