delegation
noun/ˌdɛləˈɡeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #4,653 most common English word
Meaning
the act of entrusting tasks or authority to another person or group.
Example sentence
The manager gave delegation of the project tasks to her team members so she could focus on strategy.
Synonyms & related words
- assignment
- transfer
- entrusting
- authorization
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