delegation
/,deli'geiʃn/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The act of giving control, authority, or responsibility to another person, typically someone in a lower position: This refers to the process of entrusting tasks or decision-making power to subordinates.
- A group of people chosen to represent a larger organization, community, or nation: This refers to a body of representatives sent to speak or act on behalf of others.
Examples of Usage
Noun (Act of authorizing):
- Effective delegation is a key skill for any manager.
- The delegation of these routine tasks will free up time for more strategic work.
Noun (Group of representatives):
- A delegation from the United Nations will visit the region next week.
- The company sent a delegation to the international trade fair.
Advanced Usage
"Delegation of authority": The formal process of granting decision-making power.
- The new policy clarified the delegation of authority to department heads.
"To be part of a delegation": To serve as a member of a representative group.
- She was honored to be part of the presidential delegation.
Variants and Related Words
Delegate (verb/noun): To entrust (a task or responsibility) to another person / A person sent or authorized to represent others.
- You should delegate more of your daily tasks. (verb)
- Each country sent a delegate to the conference. (noun)
Delegatory (adjective): Pertaining to or involving delegation. (Less common)
- The manager's delegatory style empowered the team.
Synonyms
- Devolution: The transfer or delegation of power to a lower level.
- Commissioning: The act of granting authority to perform certain tasks.
- Deputation: A group of people appointed to undertake a mission or take part in a formal process on behalf of a larger group.
Related Phrases
To delegate responsibility: To assign a duty or obligation to someone else.
- It is important to delegate responsibility clearly to avoid confusion.
Head of delegation: The leader or chief representative of a group of delegates.
- The ambassador acted as the head of delegation.
Noun
- authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions
- a group of representatives or delegates