delegating
/ˈdɛlɪɡeɪtɪŋ/
verb
- To give a task or responsibility to another person, usually someone who works for you or is less senior.
- The manager is delegating the data entry work to her assistant.
- By delegating the cooking to her brother, she had time to set the table.
- He struggles with delegating because he wants to control every detail.
- To choose someone to act or speak on behalf of a group, such as at a meeting or conference.
- The class is delegating two students to talk to the principal about the new schedule.
- The team is delegating their captain to present the proposal to the board.
- Each country will be delegating one representative to the climate summit.
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noun
- The act or process of giving tasks or authority to others.
- She learned that effective delegating requires clear instructions.
- Good delegating is a key skill for any leader.
- Too much delegating can make a team feel disconnected from the project.