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delegation

[C/U] Both
pl: delegations

This term carries a strong professional and hierarchical weight. In a corporate or administrative setting, it implies a strategic transfer of power where the original owner retains ultimate accountability despite the shift in execution. It is often associated with leadership growth and organizational scalability. When referring to a group of people, the word suggests a formal mandate and official status. It differs from a simple group or committee by emphasizing the representative nature of the members, who act as the voice and face of a sovereign entity or a larger body in diplomatic or business negotiations.

Countable when referring to a specific group of representatives attending a conference. Uncountable when referring to the general process of assigning tasks to subordinates.

Meanings

Noun
[someone][something]

The act of entrusting a task or responsibility to another person.

"The manager's delegation of duties improved efficiency."

Noun
[someone]

A group of people chosen to represent a larger organization or country.

"The Japanese delegation arrived for the summit."

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