Delegated: meaning, definitions and examples
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delegated
[ ˈdɛlɪˌɡeɪtɪd ]
authority
To entrust (a task or responsibility) to another person or group, typically one who is less senior than oneself. It involves giving someone the authority to act on one's behalf.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The manager delegated the task of organizing the event to his assistant.
- She delegated the decision-making process to a committee.
politics
To send or appoint (a person) as deputy or representative. It is often used in the context of official duties or responsibilities.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The president delegated the ambassador to negotiate the treaty.
- The minister delegated the task of drafting the policy to his team.
Translations
Translations of the word "delegated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 delegado
🇮🇳 प्रतिनिधि
🇩🇪 delegiert
🇮🇩 didelegasikan
🇺🇦 делегований
🇵🇱 delegowany
🇯🇵 委任された
🇫🇷 délégué
🇪🇸 delegado
🇹🇷 delege edilmiş
🇰🇷 위임된
🇸🇦 مفوَّض
🇨🇿 delegovaný
🇸🇰 delegovaný
🇨🇳 委派
🇸🇮 delegiran
🇮🇸 úthlutað
🇰🇿 делегацияланған
🇬🇪 დელეგირებული
🇦🇿 təyin edilmiş
🇲🇽 delegado
Word origin
The word 'delegated' comes from the Latin word 'delegatus', which means 'sent on a mission'. It first appeared in English in the early 15th century. The concept of delegation has been a fundamental aspect of human organization and governance throughout history, allowing individuals to share responsibilities and tasks efficiently.
See also: delegate, delegates, delegating, delegation.