responsibility

//rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti//
B2Frequency Level 5Neutral
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Noun

responsibilitySingular
responsibilitiesPlural
1

The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.

She has responsibility for managing the team.

2

The state or fact of being accountable or to blame for something.

He accepted full responsibility for the mistake.

3

A thing which one is required to do as part of a job, role, or legal obligation.

Managing the budget is one of my main responsibilities.

4

The opportunity or ability to act independently and make decisions without authorization.

In this role, you'll have more responsibility to make your own decisions.