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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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   In the above conversation, the nurse followed up her responsibilities agreed at the discharge planning meeting regarding discussing discharge issues with the patient.

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   Responsibilities definition: the plural of responsibility. . See examples of RESPONSIBILITIES used in a sentence.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › responsibilityResponsibility Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of RESPONSIBILITY is the quality or state of being responsible. How to use responsibility in a sentence.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › responsibilitiesRESPONSIBILITIES Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words |...

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   Synonyms for RESPONSIBILITIES: blames, liabilities, accountabilities, faults, answerabilities, duties, obligations, needs; Antonyms of RESPONSIBILITIES: exemptions, graces, discharges, waivers, stays, releases, options, choices

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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.

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

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   [ C] With this promotion, Jorge’s responsibilities will be increased. [ U ] Parents must assume responsibility for their children . responsibility noun ( BLAME )

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishRESPONSIBILITY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   take/accept/claim responsibility for sth. B2. to say that you have done something or caused something to happen, especially something bad: No one has yet claimed responsibility for yesterday's bomb attack.