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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 › english › responsibilityRESPONSIBILITY | 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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   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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   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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   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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   Definition of responsibility noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   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.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › responsibilityRESPONSIBILITY 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.