C1noun formal 2K

Delegation

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˌdelɪˈɡeɪʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˌdelɪˈɡeɪʃn/"]/

Meaning of Delegation

a group of people who represent the views of an organization, a country, etc.

In simple words: The act of giving someone else the responsibility to do something.

Delegation in a sentence

• The delegation from France arrived early to attend the conference.
• Effective delegation of tasks can improve the productivity of any team.
• The delegation negotiated with the local government to resolve the dispute.
• Good leaders understand the importance of delegation to avoid burnout.
• The delegation consisted of experts from various fields to provide comprehensive advice.
• Delegation of authority allows managers to focus on strategic decisions.
• During the meeting, the delegation discussed trade agreements and cooperation plans.
• The delegation's responsibilities included both negotiating and reporting back to their home organization.

How to use Delegation

Typically used in business or organizational contexts. Avoid using in casual conversations. Common in discussions about management or leadership.

Grammar pattern

delegation + of + task/object

Memory hint

Think of 'delegate' as 'del-e-gate' — passing the gate to someone else.

Related words

Collocations with Delegation

• large
• small
• high-level
• send
• head
• lead
• represent something
• include something
• visit somebody/​something
• in a/​the delegation
• delegation from
• delegation of
• the head of a delegation
• the leader of a delegation
• a member of a delegation
• effective
• successful
• by delegation
• delegation of

Synonyms for Delegation

• assignment
• distribution
• designating
• entrustment

Opposites of Delegation

• centralization
• retention

Common mistakes with Delegation

• Confused with 'declaration' — these have different meanings.
• Using 'delegation' as a verb, when it is actually a noun.
• Not connecting 'delegation' with management or authority.

Frequently asked questions about Delegation

What does Delegation mean?

The act of giving someone else the responsibility to do something.

What is the definition of Delegation?

a group of people who represent the views of an organization, a country, etc.

How do you use Delegation in a sentence?

The delegation from France arrived early to attend the conference.

Can you give another example of Delegation?

Effective delegation of tasks can improve the productivity of any team.

What are synonyms for Delegation?

Common alternatives include assignment, distribution, designating, entrustment.

What is the opposite of Delegation?

Opposite meanings include centralization, retention.

What words go with Delegation?

It commonly pairs with large, small, high-level, send, head, lead, represent something, include something, visit somebody/​something, in a/​the delegation, delegation from, delegation of, the head of a delegation, the leader of a delegation, a member of a delegation, effective, successful, by delegation, delegation of.

What are common mistakes when using Delegation?

Confused with 'declaration' — these have different meanings. Using 'delegation' as a verb, when it is actually a noun. Not connecting 'delegation' with management or authority.

How do you pronounce Delegation?

US: /["/ˌdelɪˈɡeɪʃn/"]/, UK: /["/ˌdelɪˈɡeɪʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Delegation formal or informal?

"Delegation" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Delegation?

Typically used in business or organizational contexts. Avoid using in casual conversations. Common in discussions about management or leadership.

What CEFR level is Delegation?

"Delegation" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.