Cool MateDelegation
UK /["/ˌdelɪˈɡeɪʃn/"]/US /["/ˌdelɪˈɡeɪʃn/"]/
Definition
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.
Examples
- 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.
Usage notes
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.
Collocations
- 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
- assignment
- distribution
- designating
- entrustment
Antonyms
- centralization
- retention
Common mistakes
- 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.