Pronunciation

/dɪˈlɛɡətʃ(ə)n/

Definitions

• Noun:

  • The act of assigning or entrusting a task or responsibility to someone else, usually temporarily.
  • A group of people sent or appointed to represent another, often with specific authority to speak or act on their behalf.

• Verb: To assign or delegate tasks, duties, or authority to someone else.

• Adjective: Characterized by delegation; involving the assignment of tasks or responsibilities.

Phrases

• “Delegate tasks” means to assign work to others.
• “Delegating authority” is the act of giving power to someone else.
• “Formal delegation” refers to a structured process of assigning responsibilities.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The manager delegated the project to his most capable team members.”
• Verb: “The CEO delegates daily tasks to department heads to ensure efficient operation.”
• Adjective: “The company has a culture of collaborative delegation, fostering growth among employees.”

Synonyms

• Assignment
• Entrustment
• Deputization
• Empowerment
• Outsourcing (in some contexts)

Antonyms

• Autonomy (acting independently)
• Micromanagement (direct control)
• Centralization (holding all authority)