Delegation: meaning, definitions and examples

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delegation

 

[ ˌdɛlɪˈɡeɪʃ(ə)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in business

The act of delegating or the state of being delegated. Delegation involves giving authority to someone else to act on your behalf, typically in a work setting. It is a key aspect of effective management, as it allows tasks to be distributed among team members based on their skills and expertise.

Synonyms

assignment, empowerment, entrusting

Examples of usage

  • Delegation is essential for a manager to focus on strategic decision-making.
  • She excelled at delegation, assigning tasks to team members with precision and trust.
Context #2 | Noun

in politics

A group of people chosen to represent others in a formal way, typically in a political context. Delegation in politics often involves the selection of individuals to attend conferences, meetings, or negotiations on behalf of a larger group or organization.

Synonyms

ambassadors, delegates, representatives

Examples of usage

  • The delegation from the United Nations presented their findings to the Security Council.
  • The delegation of senators met with foreign diplomats to discuss trade agreements.

Translations

Translations of the word "delegation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 delegação

🇮🇳 प्रतिनिधिमंडल

🇩🇪 Delegation

🇮🇩 delegasi

🇺🇦 делегація

🇵🇱 delegacja

🇯🇵 代表団 (だいひょうだん)

🇫🇷 délégation

🇪🇸 delegación

🇹🇷 heyet

🇰🇷 대표단 (daepyo-dan)

🇸🇦 وفد

🇨🇿 delegace

🇸🇰 delegácia

🇨🇳 代表团 (dàibiǎotuán)

🇸🇮 delegacija

🇮🇸 sendinefnd

🇰🇿 делегация

🇬🇪 დელეგაცია

🇦🇿 delegasiya

🇲🇽 delegación

Word origin

The word 'delegation' originated from the Latin word 'delegare', which means 'to send off'. The concept of delegation has been essential in various aspects of human society, from ancient civilizations to modern organizations. Throughout history, delegation has been a fundamental component of leadership and governance, allowing for the efficient distribution of tasks and responsibilities.

See also: delegate, delegated, delegates, delegating.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,167 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.