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delegation

Pronunciation: [ˌdɛlɪˈɡeɪʃən]

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Learn how to use delegation in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “government”

(noun) a group of people chosen to represent others, especially in a meeting or conference. When someone sends a delegation, they are sending a group to speak or make decisions for a larger group.

Example

The delegation from our school attended the education conference to share our ideas.

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Without a delegation, we couldn't voice our opinions at the meeting.

Example

Who is representing us in the delegation for the city council meeting?

Context: “delegation of tasks”

(noun) the act of giving responsibilities or tasks to others. When you delegate, you ask others to help with things you need to get done.

Example

She did a great job of delegation by assigning tasks to her team members.

Example

If you don’t practice delegation, you might end up doing everything yourself.

Example

How do you handle delegation when working on a big project?

How to pronounce delegation

Pronunciation: [ˌdɛlɪˈɡeɪʃən]

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